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FDIC Banking Review

Table A1-1
Capital-Ratio Thresholds under PCA
Capital Category Capital Ratio
Total Risk-based Tier 1 Risk-based Leverage
Well-capitalizeda 10% or more, and 6% or more, and 5% or more
Adequately capitalized 8% or more, and 4% or more, and 4% or more
Undercapitalizedb Less than 8%, or Less than 4%, or Less than 4%
Significantly undercapitalized Less than 6%, or Less than 3%, or Less than 3%

Source: GAO (1997)

aAn institution is not considered to be well-capitalized if it is subject to a formal regulatory action that requires the institution to meet and maintain a specific capital level.

bThe leverage ratio can be as low as 3% if the institution has a CAMELS rating of 1.

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