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Valleystar

Martinsville, VA · Est. 1953
C
Trust Grade
Average
Score: 71/100

Valleystar is a credit union based in Martinsville, Virginia, established in 1953, with $518 million in total assets serving 36,271 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 90th of 95 credit unions we track in Virginia. Its net worth ratio of 10.2% trails most similarly sized credit unions (33th percentile), versus a Virginia median of 11.9%. It posted a loss over the most recent period (-1.31% return on assets), a point to watch. No consumer complaints against Valleystar appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$518.0M
$100M–1B institution
Members
36,271
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
10.2%
Bottom 33% of $100M–1B peers · Virginia median 11.9%
Return on assets
-1.3%
Bottom 1% of $100M–1B peers · Virginia median 0.56%
Rank in Virginia
#90
of 95 credit unions

How Valleystar compares to Virginia peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 33% of $100M–1B peers
Valleystar
10.2%
Virginia median
11.9%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 1% of $100M–1B peers
Valleystar
-1.3%
Virginia median
0.6%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Valleystar

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

Financial strength
71/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
C · 71
  • Well-capitalized (10.2% capital ratio)
  • Unprofitable over the period (ROA -1.31%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Valleystar insured?

Yes. Valleystar 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.

Valleystar: frequently asked questions

Is Valleystar a good credit union?

Valleystar earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of C (71/100, "Average"), based on a financial-strength score of 71/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (10.2% capital ratio); Unprofitable over the period (ROA -1.31%).

Is Valleystar NCUA-insured?

Yes. Valleystar 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 Valleystar?

Valleystar holds $518 million in total assets, ranking 90th of 95 credit unions we track in Virginia. It serves 36,271 members.

Does Valleystar have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Valleystar 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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