Which has preferable earnings & valuation, HBT or AVBH?

HBT Financial has higher revenue and earnings than Avidbank. Avidbank is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than HBT Financial, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio HBT Financial $293.97M 4.41 $77.01M $2.33 15.31 Avidbank $151.76M 2.30 -$19.55M -$1.92 N/A

Is HBT or AVBH more profitable?

HBT Financial has a net margin of 23.44% compared to Avidbank's net margin of -8.69%. HBT Financial's return on equity of 13.46% beat Avidbank's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets HBT Financial 23.44% 13.46% 1.55% Avidbank -8.69% 10.85% 1.21%

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, OSBC or AVBH?

Old Second Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Avidbank. Avidbank is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Old Second Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Old Second Bancorp $401.54M 3.19 $80.31M $1.74 14.48 Avidbank $151.76M 2.30 -$19.55M -$1.92 N/A

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AVBH vs. CTBI, WABC, FMBH, HBT, and OSBC

Should you buy Avidbank stock or one of its competitors? Avidbank's main competitors and comparable companies include Community Trust Bancorp (CTBI), Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC), First Mid Bancshares (FMBH), HBT Financial (HBT), and Old Second Bancorp (OSBC). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "regional banks" industry.

How does Avidbank compare to Community Trust Bancorp?

Community Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ:CTBI) and Avidbank (NASDAQ:AVBH) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation and media sentiment.

Community Trust Bancorp has a beta of 0.53, suggesting that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Avidbank has a beta of 0.33, suggesting that its stock price is 67% less volatile than the broader market.

Community Trust Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Avidbank. Avidbank is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Community Trust Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Community Trust Bancorp	$409.34M	3.39	$98.06M	$5.97	12.79
Avidbank	$151.76M	2.30	-$19.55M	-$1.92	N/A

In the previous week, Community Trust Bancorp had 1 more articles in the media than Avidbank. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Community Trust Bancorp and 1 mentions for Avidbank. Community Trust Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.61 beat Avidbank's score of 0.00 indicating that Community Trust Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Community Trust Bancorp	Very Positive
Avidbank	Neutral

Community Trust Bancorp has a net margin of 25.55% compared to Avidbank's net margin of -8.69%. Community Trust Bancorp's return on equity of 12.52% beat Avidbank's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Community Trust Bancorp	25.55%	12.52%	1.60%
Avidbank	-8.69%	10.85%	1.21%

60.2% of Community Trust Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.9% of Avidbank shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.6% of Community Trust Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.6% of Avidbank shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Community Trust Bancorp presently has a consensus target price of $81.50, suggesting a potential upside of 6.72%. Avidbank has a consensus target price of $35.33, suggesting a potential upside of 11.11%. Given Avidbank's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Avidbank is more favorable than Community Trust Bancorp.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Community Trust Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75
Avidbank	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

Summary

Community Trust Bancorp beats Avidbank on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Avidbank compare to Westamerica Bancorporation?

Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) and Avidbank (NASDAQ:AVBH) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

Westamerica Bancorporation has a beta of 0.56, meaning that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Avidbank has a beta of 0.33, meaning that its stock price is 67% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Westamerica Bancorporation had 1 more articles in the media than Avidbank. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Westamerica Bancorporation and 1 mentions for Avidbank. Westamerica Bancorporation's average media sentiment score of 1.67 beat Avidbank's score of 0.00 indicating that Westamerica Bancorporation is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Westamerica Bancorporation	Very Positive
Avidbank	Neutral

Westamerica Bancorporation currently has a consensus price target of $64.00, indicating a potential upside of 10.50%. Avidbank has a consensus price target of $35.33, indicating a potential upside of 11.11%. Given Avidbank's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Avidbank is more favorable than Westamerica Bancorporation.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Westamerica Bancorporation	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Avidbank	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

Westamerica Bancorporation has higher revenue and earnings than Avidbank. Avidbank is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Westamerica Bancorporation, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Westamerica Bancorporation	$271.77M	4.93	$116.17M	$4.54	12.76
Avidbank	$151.76M	2.30	-$19.55M	-$1.92	N/A

Westamerica Bancorporation has a net margin of 41.71% compared to Avidbank's net margin of -8.69%. Westamerica Bancorporation's return on equity of 12.31% beat Avidbank's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Westamerica Bancorporation	41.71%	12.31%	1.88%
Avidbank	-8.69%	10.85%	1.21%

81.9% of Westamerica Bancorporation shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.9% of Avidbank shares are held by institutional investors. 5.9% of Westamerica Bancorporation shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.6% of Avidbank shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Westamerica Bancorporation beats Avidbank on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Avidbank compare to First Mid Bancshares?

Avidbank (NASDAQ:AVBH) and First Mid Bancshares (NASDAQ:FMBH) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and risk.

15.9% of Avidbank shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.6% of First Mid Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. 9.6% of Avidbank shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.0% of First Mid Bancshares shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Avidbank currently has a consensus target price of $35.33, indicating a potential upside of 11.11%. First Mid Bancshares has a consensus target price of $54.63, indicating a potential upside of 8.94%. Given Avidbank's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Avidbank is more favorable than First Mid Bancshares.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Avidbank	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75
First Mid Bancshares	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

First Mid Bancshares has higher revenue and earnings than Avidbank. Avidbank is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Mid Bancshares, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Avidbank	$151.76M	2.30	-$19.55M	-$1.92	N/A
First Mid Bancshares	$466.04M	2.86	$91.75M	$4.03	12.44

In the previous week, First Mid Bancshares had 7 more articles in the media than Avidbank. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for First Mid Bancshares and 1 mentions for Avidbank. First Mid Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 1.36 beat Avidbank's score of 0.00 indicating that First Mid Bancshares is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Avidbank	Neutral
First Mid Bancshares	Positive

First Mid Bancshares has a net margin of 19.76% compared to Avidbank's net margin of -8.69%. First Mid Bancshares' return on equity of 10.86% beat Avidbank's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Avidbank	-8.69%	10.85%	1.21%
First Mid Bancshares	19.76%	10.86%	1.29%

Avidbank has a beta of 0.33, suggesting that its share price is 67% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Mid Bancshares has a beta of 0.78, suggesting that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

First Mid Bancshares beats Avidbank on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Avidbank compare to HBT Financial?

HBT Financial (NASDAQ:HBT) and Avidbank (NASDAQ:AVBH) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.

HBT Financial has a net margin of 23.44% compared to Avidbank's net margin of -8.69%. HBT Financial's return on equity of 13.46% beat Avidbank's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
HBT Financial	23.44%	13.46%	1.55%
Avidbank	-8.69%	10.85%	1.21%

HBT Financial has a beta of 0.51, suggesting that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Avidbank has a beta of 0.33, suggesting that its stock price is 67% less volatile than the broader market.

HBT Financial presently has a consensus price target of $37.40, indicating a potential upside of 4.82%. Avidbank has a consensus price target of $35.33, indicating a potential upside of 11.11%. Given Avidbank's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Avidbank is more favorable than HBT Financial.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
HBT Financial	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57
Avidbank	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

HBT Financial has higher revenue and earnings than Avidbank. Avidbank is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than HBT Financial, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
HBT Financial	$293.97M	4.41	$77.01M	$2.33	15.31
Avidbank	$151.76M	2.30	-$19.55M	-$1.92	N/A

In the previous week, HBT Financial and HBT Financial both had 1 articles in the media. HBT Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Avidbank's score of 0.00 indicating that HBT Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
HBT Financial	Positive
Avidbank	Neutral

78.6% of HBT Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.9% of Avidbank shares are owned by institutional investors. 51.9% of HBT Financial shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.6% of Avidbank shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

HBT Financial beats Avidbank on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Avidbank compare to Old Second Bancorp?

Old Second Bancorp (NASDAQ:OSBC) and Avidbank (NASDAQ:AVBH) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.

67.8% of Old Second Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.9% of Avidbank shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.6% of Old Second Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.6% of Avidbank shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Old Second Bancorp currently has a consensus target price of $25.40, indicating a potential upside of 0.83%. Avidbank has a consensus target price of $35.33, indicating a potential upside of 11.11%. Given Avidbank's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Avidbank is more favorable than Old Second Bancorp.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Old Second Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Avidbank	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

Old Second Bancorp has a beta of 0.7, suggesting that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Avidbank has a beta of 0.33, suggesting that its share price is 67% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Old Second Bancorp had 3 more articles in the media than Avidbank. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Old Second Bancorp and 1 mentions for Avidbank. Old Second Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.79 beat Avidbank's score of 0.00 indicating that Old Second Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Old Second Bancorp	Very Positive
Avidbank	Neutral

Old Second Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Avidbank. Avidbank is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Old Second Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Old Second Bancorp	$401.54M	3.19	$80.31M	$1.74	14.48
Avidbank	$151.76M	2.30	-$19.55M	-$1.92	N/A

Old Second Bancorp has a net margin of 20.22% compared to Avidbank's net margin of -8.69%. Old Second Bancorp's return on equity of 12.79% beat Avidbank's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Old Second Bancorp	20.22%	12.79%	1.65%
Avidbank	-8.69%	10.85%	1.21%

Summary

Old Second Bancorp beats Avidbank on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of NASDAQ and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

AVBH vs. The Competition

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Metric	Avidbank	Banks Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$353.12M	$23.56B	$14.05B	$12.72B
Dividend Yield	N/A	3.19%	5.89%	11.02%
P/E Ratio	-16.56	27.40	26.58	24.14
Price / Sales	2.30	9.36	522.53	101.59
Price / Cash	13.53	16.06	38.50	53.12
Price / Book	1.18	1.36	2.19	6.25
Net Income	-$19.55M	$2.58B	$1.31B	$347.86M
7 Day Performance	-0.81%	0.34%	1.41%	0.98%
1 Month Performance	-0.19%	1.53%	2.98%	5.24%
1 Year Performance	29.69%	22.99%	11.47%	17.04%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
AVBH Avidbank	1.3732 of 5 stars	$31.80 -1.1%	$35.33 +11.1%	N/A	$353.12M	$151.76M	N/A	130
CTBI Community Trust Bancorp	3.9865 of 5 stars	$76.22 +0.1%	$81.50 +6.9%	+31.4%	$1.38B	$409.34M	12.77	980	Positive News
WABC Westamerica Bancorporation	3.628 of 5 stars	$58.35 +0.4%	$64.00 +9.7%	+15.8%	$1.34B	$271.77M	12.85	590	News Coverage Positive News
FMBH First Mid Bancshares	3.5466 of 5 stars	$50.26 +0.3%	$54.63 +8.7%	+25.9%	$1.33B	$466.04M	12.47	1,170	News Coverage
HBT HBT Financial	3.6587 of 5 stars	$35.46 +0.1%	$37.40 +5.5%	+35.6%	$1.29B	$293.97M	15.22	730

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AVBH vs. CTBI, WABC, FMBH, HBT, and OSBC

How does Avidbank compare to Community Trust Bancorp?

Which has more volatility & risk, CTBI or AVBH?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, CTBI or AVBH?

Does the media prefer CTBI or AVBH?

Is CTBI or AVBH more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of CTBI or AVBH?

Do analysts rate CTBI or AVBH?

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How does Avidbank compare to Westamerica Bancorporation?

Which has more volatility and risk, WABC or AVBH?

Does the media prefer WABC or AVBH?

Do analysts prefer WABC or AVBH?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, WABC or AVBH?

Is WABC or AVBH more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in WABC or AVBH?

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How does Avidbank compare to First Mid Bancshares?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of AVBH or FMBH?

Do analysts prefer AVBH or FMBH?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, AVBH or FMBH?

Does the media refer more to AVBH or FMBH?

Is AVBH or FMBH more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, AVBH or FMBH?

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How does Avidbank compare to HBT Financial?

Is HBT or AVBH more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, HBT or AVBH?

Do analysts prefer HBT or AVBH?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, HBT or AVBH?

Does the media refer more to HBT or AVBH?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of HBT or AVBH?

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How does Avidbank compare to Old Second Bancorp?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of OSBC or AVBH?

Do analysts rate OSBC or AVBH?

Which has more volatility and risk, OSBC or AVBH?

Does the media refer more to OSBC or AVBH?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, OSBC or AVBH?

Is OSBC or AVBH more profitable?

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