State credit union · BUTLER, Pennsylvania · NCUA charter #65291
Armco
Health score 98/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 98
- Health / 100
- $710.1M
- Total assets
- 43,497
- Members
- 12.8%
- Net-worth ratio
Armco - Share Insurance Coverage
Below: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital for charter #65291, per the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report. Our deposit-insurance coverage note explains how the $250,000 NCUSIF ceiling works.
Armco - Five Health Pillars
Below, five 0-100 sub-scores, one per pillar of the composite. Weight and sum them and the result matches the headline health score above exactly - same NCUA 5300 figures, no normalisation tricks.
- Capital (net worth ratio)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)98
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth90
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)100
Weighted composite: 98/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
At 12.76%, this credit union is above the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold under PCA rules.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 12.76% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.54% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.96% | 15% |
| Member Growth | 3.71% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 75.96% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: Over $500M (749 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $710.1M | 43,497 |
| 2024Q4 | $617.1M | 41,943 |
| 2023Q4 | $532.9M | 40,633 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 65291
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- Over $500M
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- BUTLER
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Armco
Headquartered in BUTLER, Pennsylvania, Armco is a state credit union with 43,497 members, $710.1M in total assets, and $468.6M in outstanding loans on the books as of Q4 2025. Its five-factor composite puts the health score at 98/100 (Excellent), driven in part by a net worth ratio of 12.76% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. It carries charter #65291 and reports within peer group Over $500M, a cohort of 749 similarly-sized institutions.
Two more numbers round out the picture: a 0.54% delinquency rate (loans 60+ days past due against the total book) - the peer group average for Over $500M credit unions sits at 0.874%, so this institution is running tighter than peers - and a 75.96% loan-to-share ratio, within the 60-80% range most industry analysts consider optimally balanced between yield and liquidity. Return on assets stands at 0.96% on net income of $6.8M for the period; a not-for-profit cooperative typically runs a modest positive ROA, returning surplus to members through better rates and lower fees rather than to shareholders.
Year-over-year membership changed by 3.71%. These figures come from the 2025Q4 NCUA 5300 Call Report, filed on a quarterly cadence. The stated field of membership (currently: Other) governs who can join. Before opening an account or borrowing, see our disclaimer for NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and how to use this data.
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Sources & disclaimer
Source: NCUA 5300 Call Report, Q4 2025. Source: NCUA Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF), federal deposit insurance up to $250,000. Not affiliated with NCUA. For informational purposes only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Armco financially healthy?
Yes/no aside, the number is 98/100 (Excellent) - Armco's financial health score from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, Q4 2025. Above 80 reads excellent, below 50 warrants closer monitoring; a 12.76% net worth ratio and 0.54% delinquency rate are the key drivers.
How does Armco compare to other credit unions?
98/100 is Armco's score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for Over $500M credit unions, built from five weighted NCUA metrics - net worth ratio at 30%, delinquency rate at 25%, return on assets at 15%, member growth at 15%, and loan-to-share ratio at 15%.
What is a credit union health score?
A credit union health score is a composite rating (0–100) that combines five financial metrics reported to the NCUA: net worth ratio (capital adequacy), delinquency rate (loan quality), return on assets (profitability), member growth, and loan-to-share ratio (liquidity balance). Scores above 80 indicate excellent financial health; 60–79 is good; 40–59 is fair; below 40 is weak.
How can I join Armco?
Membership eligibility for Armco depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Armco directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Armco?
Federal credit unions like Armco are insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF), administered by the NCUA. Each individual depositor is insured up to $250,000, the same limit as FDIC-insured banks. Armco's net worth ratio of 12.76% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Armco offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Armco are not-for-profit cooperatives, which typically allows them to offer higher savings rates and lower loan rates than banks. Nationally, credit unions average 0.25–0.50% lower auto loan rates and 0.10–0.30% higher savings yields. Contact Armco directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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