State credit union · Oak Creek, Wisconsin · NCUA charter #66638
GUARDIAN
Health score 86/100, grade A (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 86
- Health / 100
- $285.8M
- Total assets
- 25,427
- Members
- 10.9%
- Net-worth ratio
GUARDIAN scores 86/100 on PlainCU's health composite from NCUA 5300 Call Report data (2025Q4). Assets $285.8M; members 25,427; net-worth ratio 10.90%; health rank #1,823 of 4,374; healthier than 57th of scored peers.
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NCUA 5300 Call Report Masthead
#1,823 of 4,374 health · 2025Q4GUARDIAN · health 86/100 · $285.8M · 2025Q4
- ROA 86/100
- ASSETS 10.9%
- MEM 0.51%
- RANK 0.53%
- PHOTO $285.8M
- BOOK 25,427
- CHARTER #1,823/4,374
- NCUSIF Home Town
- CAMELS 66638
Call Report peers
GUARDIAN in the assets neighbourhood
GUARDIAN's $285.8M assets sit next to Home Town ($286.2M) on the assets neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the masthead VALUES are this credit union's Call Report.
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GUARDIAN vs every NCUA-scored credit union
Where this credit union's health score sits among every federally insured CU with a scored NCUA 5300 filing
86 Top 43% higher than 57% of 4,374 credit unions
every scored credit union, bucketed by value
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Source NCUA 5300 Call Report aggregates · 2025Q4
GUARDIAN - Share Insurance Coverage
Read from the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report for charter #66638: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital. Full deposit-insurance coverage details in our disclaimer.
Peer-gap read for GUARDIAN
- Largest favorable gap: Delinquency Rate at 0.51% vs peer 0.89% (-0.38 pp).
- Largest lag: Loan-to-Share Ratio at 66.31% vs peer 72.20% (-5.89 pp).
Peer averages are NCUA 5300 means for the $100M–$500M cohort (1069 CUs), 2025Q4 vintage - registry deltas only, not a join recommendation.
GUARDIAN in Wisconsin
- Health composite ranks #68 of 100 among scored Wisconsin credit unions.
- Wisconsin assets place: #31 of 100.
- Member book place in Wisconsin: #23 of 100.
In-state ordinals use the live credit_unions table for WI only - ROW_NUMBER sorts match /rankings healthiest and largest, scoped to the state.
GUARDIAN: 2025Q4 → 2026Q1
GUARDIAN: total assets by quarter
4 Call Report filings on this page's own vintage chain
- Assets moved +1.9% from $285.8M (2025Q4) to $291.2M (2026Q1).
- Net-worth ratio shifted +0.12 pp (10.78% → 10.90%).
Trajectory uses quarterly_financials rows already on this page - same NCUA 5300 vintage chain, not a forecast.
At 10.90%, this credit union is above the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold under PCA rules.
How the 86/100 score is built
Each segment is a pillar's weighted contribution to the composite; widths sum to 86.
- Net Worth Ratio 30.0 pts
- Delinquency Rate 24.9 pts
- Return on Assets 15.0 pts
- Member Growth 2.3 pts
- Loan-to-Share Ratio 13.8 pts
GUARDIAN vs peer ratios
| Metric | Value | vs peer |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 10.90% | -1.21 pp |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.51% | -0.38 pp |
| Return on Assets | 0.53% | -0.09 pp |
| Member Growth | -3.72% | - |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 66.31% | -5.89 pp |
Health score = weighted composite of the five NCUA ratios above. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $100M–$500M (1069 CUs).
GUARDIAN filing history
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Q1 | $291.2M | - |
| 2025Q4 | $285.8M | 25,427 |
| 2024Q4 | $285.1M | 26,409 |
| 2023Q4 | $290.2M | 27,631 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 66638
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $100M–$500M
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- Oak Creek
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
Branch Locations (7)
The NCUA branch filing lists 7 physical offices for GUARDIAN, spread across 7 cities in 2 states.
| Office | City |
|---|---|
| Guardian Credit Union-Oak Creek Office (Main Office) | Oak Creek, WI |
| Guardian Credit Union-Menomonee Falls Office | Menomonee Falls, WI |
| Symitar | San Diego, CA |
| Guardian Credit Union-South Milwaukee Office | South Milwaukee, WI |
| Guardian Credit Union-Waukesha Office | Waukesha, WI |
| Guardian Credit Union-West Allis Office | West Allis, WI |
| Guardian Credit Union-West Milwaukee Office | West Milwaukee, WI |
Source: NCUA Credit Union Branch Information, 2025Q4 filing.
Nearby Credit Unions in Wisconsin
Other federally-insured credit unions in Wisconsin, closest first by peer group and asset size.
Nationwide credit unions with similar profiles
Cross-state asset and health neighbours for GUARDIAN - kept outside Wisconsin; in-state CUs stay in the Nearby block.
Similar total assets
Nearest other-state credit unions with ≥$10M assets ($285.8M here).
Similar health score
Nearest other-state credit unions by five-factor health composite (86/100 here).
Using this data
- GUARDIAN ranks #1,823 of 4,374 nationally on financial health and #68 of 100 in WI -- the national figure is a benchmark, not a prediction for how any specific account performs. National health rankings
- 1st Community is a nearby credit union with a similar profile -- compare the two side by side before deciding where to bank. Compare with 1st Community
- Rates and health both vary by institution, not just by state -- see how Wisconsin credit unions compare overall before assuming this one is typical. Wisconsin state overview
National and state figures are benchmarks built from NCUA 5300 Call Report data, not a recommendation for any individual account decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GUARDIAN financially healthy?
A 10.90% net worth ratio and a 0.51% delinquency rate feed into GUARDIAN's financial health score of 86/100 (Excellent), from NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025. On the national health ranking (same basis as /rankings/healthiest), it sits at #1,823 of 4,374; by total assets it ranks #1,057 of 4,374 nationally (same basis as /rankings/largest); and #31 of 100 within Wisconsin. The scale: above 80 excellent, below 50 warrants closer monitoring.
How does GUARDIAN compare to other credit unions?
On PlainCU's health composite, GUARDIAN lands at 86/100, compared to a peer group average for $100M–$500M credit unions. Five NCUA-reported metrics feed that number: net worth ratio (weighted 30%), delinquency rate (25%), return on assets (15%), member growth (15%), and loan-to-share ratio (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 GUARDIAN?
Membership eligibility for GUARDIAN depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact GUARDIAN directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at GUARDIAN?
Federal credit unions like GUARDIAN 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. GUARDIAN's net worth ratio of 10.90% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does GUARDIAN offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like GUARDIAN 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 GUARDIAN directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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