Federal credit union · Gardena, California · NCUA charter #24292
Northrop Grumman
Health score 79/100 (Very Good) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 79
- Health / 100
- $1.62B
- Total assets
- 82,676
- Members
- 9.0%
- Net-worth ratio
Northrop Grumman - Share Insurance Coverage
Composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital, read from the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report for charter #24292. See our deposit-insurance coverage note.
Northrop Grumman - 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)92
- Asset quality (delinquency)62
- Earnings (ROA)61
- Member growth100
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)81
Weighted composite: 79/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
9.02% net worth puts this credit union above the NCUA's 7.0% well-capitalized bar (Prompt Corrective Action rules).
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 9.02% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 1.60% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.11% | 15% |
| Member Growth | 8.49% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 57.58% | 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 | $1.62B | 82,676 |
| 2024Q4 | $1.53B | 76,207 |
| 2023Q4 | $1.64B | 74,181 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 24292
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- Over $500M
- State
- California
- City
- Gardena
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a federal credit union headquartered in Gardena, California, serving 82,676 members with $1.62B in total assets and $841.4M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. Based on its five-factor composite, the institution earns a health score of 79/100 (Very Good), anchored by a net worth ratio of 9.02% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #24292 operates under peer group Over $500M, a cohort of 749 similarly-sized institutions.
On loan book quality: 1.60% of loans are 60+ days past due against the total loan book - the peer group average for Over $500M credit unions sits at 0.874%, so this institution is running looser than peers. Meanwhile a 57.58% loan-to-share ratio shows how aggressively member deposits get deployed into lending, below the 60% band that typically signals under-deployed capital. Return on assets stands at 0.11% on net income of $1.8M 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 8.49%. The institution reports against the NCUA 5300 Call Report on a quarterly cadence; the figures above reflect the 2025Q4 reporting period. Membership eligibility depends on the stated field of membership (currently: Community). See our disclaimer for NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and how to use this data before opening any account or borrowing.
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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 Northrop Grumman financially healthy?
Northrop Grumman scores 79/100 (Very Good) 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 9.02% net worth ratio and a 1.60% delinquency rate.
How does Northrop Grumman compare to other credit unions?
PlainCU's health composite puts Northrop Grumman at 79/100, compared to a peer group average for Over $500M credit unions. It's a weighted blend of five NCUA-reported figures: net worth ratio (30% of the score), 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 Northrop Grumman?
Northrop Grumman operates under a community charter, meaning membership is generally open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school within its defined geographic service area, no employer or association tie required. Contact Northrop Grumman directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at Northrop Grumman?
Federal credit unions like Northrop Grumman 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. Northrop Grumman's net worth ratio of 9.02% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Northrop Grumman offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Northrop Grumman 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 Northrop Grumman directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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