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Kauai

Lihue, HI · Est. 1947
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 81/100

Kauai is a credit union based in Lihue, Hawaii, established in 1947, with $198 million in total assets serving 7,756 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 43rd of 45 credit unions we track in Hawaii. Its net worth ratio of 8.3% trails most similarly sized credit unions (6th percentile), versus a Hawaii median of 12.6%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.46% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Kauai appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$197.7M
$100M–1B institution
Members
7,756
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
8.3%
Bottom 6% of $100M–1B peers · Hawaii median 12.6%
Return on assets
0.5%
Bottom 33% of $100M–1B peers · Hawaii median 0.76%
Rank in Hawaii
#43
of 45 credit unions

How Kauai compares to Hawaii peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 6% of $100M–1B peers
Kauai
8.3%
Hawaii median
12.6%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 33% of $100M–1B peers
Kauai
0.5%
Hawaii median
0.8%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Kauai

The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →

Financial strength
81/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 81
  • Well-capitalized (8.3% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.46%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

No CFPB complaints are on file for Kauai over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.

Are deposits at Kauai insured?

Yes. Kauai is an NCUA-insured credit union. Deposits are federally insured up to $250,000per depositor, per ownership category — regardless of this institution's Trust Grade. The grade reflects financial strength and complaint history for comparison, not the safety of insured deposits.

Kauai: frequently asked questions

Is Kauai a good credit union?

Kauai earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (81/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 81/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (8.3% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.46%).

Is Kauai NCUA-insured?

Yes. Kauai is a NCUA-insured credit union. Deposits are protected up to the standard NCUA limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is Kauai?

Kauai holds $198 million in total assets, ranking 43rd of 45 credit unions we track in Hawaii. It serves 7,756 members.

Does Kauai have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Kauai appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a credit union of this size.

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Financial data from NCUA call reports; complaint data from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Bankzia is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any government agency or financial institution. Figures are for general information, not financial advice.

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