Federal credit union · Lihue, Hawaii · NCUA charter #5487
Kauai
Health score 54/100 (Fair) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 54
- Health / 100
- $196.3M
- Total assets
- 7,769
- Members
- 6.3%
- Net-worth ratio
Kauai - Share Insurance Coverage
Composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital, read from the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report for charter #5487. See our deposit-insurance coverage note.
Kauai - Five Health Pillars
Each bar is the credit union's 0-100 sub-score on one pillar of the composite. The weighted sum of these five sub-scores is the headline health score above, same NCUA 5300 figures, no normalisation tricks.
- Capital (net worth ratio)56
- Asset quality (delinquency)85
- Earnings (ROA)0
- Member growth57
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)47
Weighted composite: 54/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
At 6.25%, this institution is below the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 6.25% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.88% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | -1.28% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -0.27% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 109.03% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $100M–$500M (1069 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $196.3M | 7,769 |
| 2024Q4 | $198.3M | 7,790 |
| 2023Q4 | $169.2M | 7,444 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 5487
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Multiple Common Bond
- Peer Group
- $100M–$500M
- State
- Hawaii
- City
- Lihue
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Kauai
Headquartered in Lihue, Hawaii, Kauai is a federal credit union with 7,769 members, $196.3M in total assets, and $158.2M in outstanding loans on the books as of Q4 2025. Its five-factor composite puts the health score at 54/100 (Fair), driven in part by a net worth ratio of 6.25% - relative to the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. It carries charter #5487 and reports within peer group $100M–$500M, a cohort of 1069 similarly-sized institutions.
Two more numbers round out the picture: a 0.88% delinquency rate (loans 60+ days past due against the total book) - the peer group average for $100M–$500M credit unions sits at 0.894%, so this institution is running tighter than peers - and a 109.03% loan-to-share ratio, above the 80% band that can indicate tighter liquidity management. Return on assets stands at -1.28% on net income of $-2503806 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 -0.27%. All of the above reflects the 2025Q4 quarterly NCUA 5300 Call Report. Who can join depends on the field of membership (currently: Multiple Common Bond); our disclaimer covers NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and how to use this data responsibly.
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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 Kauai financially healthy?
Kauai scores 54/100 (Fair) on financial health, per the NCUA 5300 Call Report for Q4 2025. Anything above 80 is considered excellent, anything below 50 may need closer monitoring - this score reflects a 6.25% net worth ratio and a 0.88% delinquency rate.
How does Kauai compare to other credit unions?
Five weighted metrics from NCUA filings produce Kauai's 54/100 score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $100M–$500M credit unions: net worth ratio (30%), delinquency rate (25%), return on assets (15%), member growth (15%), 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 Kauai?
Kauai serves multiple common-bond groups, membership usually requires belonging to one of several qualifying employers, associations, or organizations the credit union has chartered to serve. Contact Kauai directly for the current list of qualifying groups.
Is my money safe at Kauai?
Federal credit unions like Kauai 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. Kauai's net worth ratio of 6.25% is relative to the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Kauai offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Kauai 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 Kauai directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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