The Marion National Bank: how it compares with its peers
Against 29 KS banks with half to twice its assets, The Marion National Bank's strongest measure in Q2 2026 is net interest margin (4.22% vs. a 3.71% peer median). Its weakest relative measure is assets per employee ($5.1M vs. $7.0M).
| Measure | The Marion National Bank | Peer median | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return on assets Annualized net income over average assets. | 1.24% | 1.24% | Middle third Ahead of 55% of peers |
| Net interest margin Annualized net interest income over earning assets. | 4.22% | 3.71% | Top third Ahead of 79% of peers |
| Efficiency ratio Noninterest expense per dollar of revenue. Lower is better. | 63.85% | 64.74% | Middle third Ahead of 59% of peers |
| Assets per employee Total assets over full-time-equivalent staff. | $5.1M | $7.0M | Bottom third Ahead of 28% of peers |
| Loans to deposits Net loans and leases over total deposits. | 57.97% | 58.77% | Context |
What it means for lending operations
Its efficiency ratio of 63.85% is better than the 64.74% 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 State Bank of Canton, Canton, Kansas Canton, KS · $37M
- Marquette Farmers State Bank of Marquette Marquette, KS · $34M
- Cottonwood Valley Bank Cedar Point, KS · $38M
- Ventura National Bank & Trust Harveyville, KS · $42M
- The Liberty Savings Association, FSA Fort Scott, KS · $28M
- Farmers State Bank Phillipsburg, KS · $43M
Questions about The Marion National Bank
How big is The Marion National Bank?
The Marion National Bank, established in 1905, is headquartered in Marion, KS. It reported $35M in total assets in its Q2 2026 FDIC call report and operates 1 office.
What is The Marion National Bank's return on assets?
1.24% annualized in Q2 2026, against a 1.24% median for 29 KS banks with half to twice its assets, ahead of 55% of them.
What is The Marion National Bank's efficiency ratio?
63.85% in Q2 2026: it spent about 64 cents in noninterest expense for each dollar of revenue. The peer median is 64.74%, and lower is better.
Is The Marion National Bank growing its loans?
Net loans grew 38.6% over the year to Q2 2026, while deposits grew 16.4%.
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 KS 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 Kansas bank ranked.