The First National Bank of Gordon: how it compares with its peers
Against 59 NE banks with half to twice its assets, The First National Bank of Gordon's strongest measure in Q2 2026 is return on assets (2.73% vs. a 1.42% peer median). Its weakest relative measure is assets per employee ($8.3M vs. $8.2M).
| Measure | This bank | Peer median | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return on assets Annualized net income over average assets. | 2.73% | 1.42% | Top third Ahead of 98% of peers |
| Net interest margin Annualized net interest income over earning assets. | 4.50% | 3.91% | Top third Ahead of 88% of peers |
| Efficiency ratio Noninterest expense per dollar of revenue. Lower is better. | 39.37% | 57.19% | Top third Ahead of 92% of peers |
| Assets per employee Total assets over full-time-equivalent staff. | $8.3M | $8.2M | Middle third Ahead of 54% of peers |
| Loans to deposits Net loans and leases over total deposits. | 37.19% | 85.04% | Context |
What it means for lending operations
Its efficiency ratio of 39.37% is better than the 57.19% 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
- F&M Bank West Point, NE · $355M
- Flatwater Bank Gothenburg, NE · $368M
- First Nebraska Bank Valley, NE · $371M
- Premier Bank National Association Omaha, NE · $342M
- First Community Bank Beemer, NE · $342M
- Pathway Bank Cairo, NE · $338M
Questions about The First National Bank of Gordon
How big is The First National Bank of Gordon?
The First National Bank of Gordon, established in 1889, is headquartered in Gordon, NE. It reported $358M in total assets in its Q2 2026 FDIC call report and operates 1 office.
What is The First National Bank of Gordon's return on assets?
2.73% annualized in Q2 2026, against a 1.42% median for 59 NE banks with half to twice its assets, ahead of 98% of them.
What is The First National Bank of Gordon's efficiency ratio?
39.37% in Q2 2026: it spent about 39 cents in noninterest expense for each dollar of revenue. The peer median is 57.19%, and lower is better.
Is The First National Bank of Gordon growing its loans?
Net loans grew 7.0% over the year to Q2 2026, while deposits shrank 7.2%.
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 NE 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 Nebraska bank ranked.