Parke Bank: how it compares with its peers
Against 13 NJ banks with half to twice its assets, Parke Bank's strongest measure in Q2 2026 is return on assets (2.18% vs. a 0.92% peer median).
| Measure | Parke Bank | Peer median | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return on assets Annualized net income over average assets. | 2.18% | 0.92% | Top third Ahead of 92% of peers |
| Net interest margin Annualized net interest income over earning assets. | 4.21% | 3.10% | Top third Ahead of 92% of peers |
| Efficiency ratio Noninterest expense per dollar of revenue. Lower is better. | 29.63% | 59.58% | Top third Ahead of 92% of peers |
| Assets per employee Total assets over full-time-equivalent staff. | $20.9M | $12.3M | Top third Ahead of 92% of peers |
| Loans to deposits Net loans and leases over total deposits. | 113.25% | 97.44% | Context |
What it means for lending operations
Its efficiency ratio of 29.63% is better than the 59.58% peer median. Banks that already run lean usually find their next gains in loan growth: faster digital applications and fewer borrowers abandoning a slow document chase.
Banks closest in size
- The Bank of Princeton Princeton, NJ · $2.25B
- Bessemer Trust Company Woodbridge, NJ · $2.36B
- First Commerce Bank Lakewood, NJ · $1.96B
- BCB Community Bank Bayonne, NJ · $3.12B
- Amboy Bank Old Bridge, NJ · $3.12B
Questions about Parke Bank
How big is Parke Bank?
Parke Bank, established in 1999, is headquartered in Sewell, NJ. It reported $2.30B in total assets in its Q2 2026 FDIC call report and operates 8 offices.
What is Parke Bank's return on assets?
2.18% annualized in Q2 2026, against a 0.92% median for 13 NJ banks with half to twice its assets, ahead of 92% of them.
What is Parke Bank's efficiency ratio?
29.63% in Q2 2026: it spent about 30 cents in noninterest expense for each dollar of revenue. The peer median is 59.58%, and lower is better.
Is Parke Bank growing its loans?
Net loans grew 5.0% over the year to Q2 2026, while deposits grew 3.8%.
Sources and method
Figures are from the FDIC’s public call report data for the quarter ending 06/30/2026, via FDIC BankFind. Return on assets and net interest margin are annualized year to date. Peers are NJ banks with half to twice its assets in the same quarter, excluding this bank. The page refreshes daily, so new quarters appear as banks file. Compare another bank or see every New Jersey bank ranked.