Question 1

Do analysts prefer BCAL or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

California BanCorp presently has a consensus target price of $24.33, suggesting a potential upside of 12.24%. First Busey has a consensus target price of $32.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2.47%. Given California BanCorp's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe California BanCorp is more favorable than First Busey. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score California BanCorp 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.20 First Busey 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.86

Question 2

Is BCAL or BUSE a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

California BanCorp pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. California BanCorp pays out 21.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Busey pays out 43.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. First Busey has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years. First Busey is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 3

Which has better earnings and valuation, BCAL or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has higher revenue and earnings than California BanCorp. California BanCorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Busey, 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 California BanCorp $237.07M 2.94 $63.06M $1.84 11.78 First Busey $789.53M 3.27 $135.26M $2.42 12.90

Question 4

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of BCAL or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

55.4% of California BanCorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.5% of First Busey shares are held by institutional investors. 8.1% of California BanCorp shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.8% of First Busey shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 5

Is BCAL or BUSE more profitable?

Accepted Answer

California BanCorp has a net margin of 26.01% compared to First Busey's net margin of 21.00%. First Busey's return on equity of 10.48% beat California BanCorp's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets California BanCorp 26.01% 10.44% 1.49% First Busey 21.00% 10.48% 1.40%

Question 6

Which has more risk & volatility, BCAL or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

California BanCorp has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Busey has a beta of 0.72, meaning that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media favor BCAL or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Busey had 3 more articles in the media than California BanCorp. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for First Busey and 2 mentions for California BanCorp. California BanCorp's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat First Busey's score of 1.23 indicating that California BanCorp is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment California BanCorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive First Busey 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts rate CNOB or BCAL?

Accepted Answer

ConnectOne Bancorp presently has a consensus target price of $35.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.96%. California BanCorp has a consensus target price of $24.33, suggesting a potential upside of 12.24%. Given California BanCorp's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe California BanCorp is more favorable than ConnectOne Bancorp. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score ConnectOne Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.80 California BanCorp 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.20

Question 9

Is CNOB or BCAL a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

ConnectOne Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.78 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. California BanCorp pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. ConnectOne Bancorp pays out 25.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. California BanCorp pays out 21.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. ConnectOne Bancorp has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. ConnectOne Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 10

Which has better earnings & valuation, CNOB or BCAL?

Accepted Answer

ConnectOne Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than California BanCorp. ConnectOne Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than California 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 ConnectOne Bancorp $679.93M 2.44 $80.44M $3.05 10.83 California BanCorp $237.07M 2.94 $63.06M $1.84 11.78

Question 11

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in CNOB or BCAL?

Accepted Answer

67.7% of ConnectOne Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.4% of California BanCorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.2% of ConnectOne Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.1% of California BanCorp shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 12

Is CNOB or BCAL more profitable?

Accepted Answer

California BanCorp has a net margin of 26.01% compared to ConnectOne Bancorp's net margin of 20.21%. ConnectOne Bancorp's return on equity of 11.24% beat California BanCorp's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets ConnectOne Bancorp 20.21% 11.24% 1.17% California BanCorp 26.01% 10.44% 1.49%

Question 13

Which has more risk and volatility, CNOB or BCAL?

Accepted Answer

ConnectOne Bancorp has a beta of 1.05, indicating that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, California BanCorp has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media prefer CNOB or BCAL?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, ConnectOne Bancorp and ConnectOne Bancorp both had 2 articles in the media. California BanCorp's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat ConnectOne Bancorp's score of 0.94 indicating that California BanCorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment ConnectOne Bancorp 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive California BanCorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Question 15

Do analysts prefer EFSC or BCAL?

Accepted Answer

Enterprise Financial Services currently has a consensus price target of $70.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.37%. California BanCorp has a consensus price target of $24.33, suggesting a potential upside of 12.24%. Given California BanCorp's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe California BanCorp is more favorable than Enterprise Financial Services. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Enterprise Financial Services 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.80 California BanCorp 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.20

Question 16

Is EFSC or BCAL a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Enterprise Financial Services pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. California BanCorp pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Enterprise Financial Services pays out 27.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. California BanCorp pays out 21.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Enterprise Financial Services has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years. Enterprise Financial Services is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 17

Which has better valuation & earnings, EFSC or BCAL?

Accepted Answer

Enterprise Financial Services has higher revenue and earnings than California BanCorp. California BanCorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Enterprise Financial Services, 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 Enterprise Financial Services $1.00B 2.40 $201.37M $5.03 13.21 California BanCorp $237.07M 2.94 $63.06M $1.84 11.78

Question 18

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in EFSC or BCAL?

Accepted Answer

72.2% of Enterprise Financial Services shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.4% of California BanCorp shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of Enterprise Financial Services shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.1% of California BanCorp shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 19

Is EFSC or BCAL more profitable?

Accepted Answer

California BanCorp has a net margin of 26.01% compared to Enterprise Financial Services' net margin of 18.72%. California BanCorp's return on equity of 10.44% beat Enterprise Financial Services' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Enterprise Financial Services 18.72% 9.70% 1.11% California BanCorp 26.01% 10.44% 1.49%

Question 20

Which has more risk & volatility, EFSC or BCAL?

Accepted Answer

Enterprise Financial Services has a beta of 0.79, indicating that its share price is 21% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, California BanCorp has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media prefer EFSC or BCAL?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Enterprise Financial Services had 1 more articles in the media than California BanCorp. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Enterprise Financial Services and 2 mentions for California BanCorp. California BanCorp's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat Enterprise Financial Services' score of 1.18 indicating that California BanCorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Enterprise Financial Services 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive California BanCorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Question 22

Do analysts rate FMBH or BCAL?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares currently has a consensus price target of $54.63, suggesting a potential upside of 5.03%. California BanCorp has a consensus price target of $24.33, suggesting a potential upside of 12.24%. Given California BanCorp's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe California BanCorp is more favorable than First Mid Bancshares. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Mid Bancshares 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 California BanCorp 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.20

Question 23

Is FMBH or BCAL a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. California BanCorp pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. First Mid Bancshares pays out 24.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. California BanCorp pays out 21.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. First Mid Bancshares has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years. First Mid Bancshares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 24

Which has higher valuation & earnings, FMBH or BCAL?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares has higher revenue and earnings than California BanCorp. California BanCorp 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 First Mid Bancshares $466.04M 2.97 $91.75M $4.03 12.91 California BanCorp $237.07M 2.94 $63.06M $1.84 11.78

Question 25

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of FMBH or BCAL?

Accepted Answer

47.6% of First Mid Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.4% of California BanCorp shares are held by institutional investors. 6.0% of First Mid Bancshares shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.1% of California BanCorp shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 26

Is FMBH or BCAL more profitable?

Accepted Answer

California BanCorp has a net margin of 26.01% compared to First Mid Bancshares' net margin of 19.76%. First Mid Bancshares' return on equity of 10.86% beat California BanCorp's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Mid Bancshares 19.76% 10.86% 1.29% California BanCorp 26.01% 10.44% 1.49%

Question 27

Which has more risk & volatility, FMBH or BCAL?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares has a beta of 0.78, meaning that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, California BanCorp has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media favor FMBH or BCAL?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, California BanCorp had 1 more articles in the media than First Mid Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for California BanCorp and 1 mentions for First Mid Bancshares. First Mid Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat California BanCorp's score of 1.53 indicating that First Mid Bancshares is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Overall Sentiment First Mid Bancshares Very Positive California BanCorp Very Positive

Question 29

Do analysts prefer BCAL or FRME?

Accepted Answer

California BanCorp currently has a consensus price target of $24.33, indicating a potential upside of 12.24%. First Merchants has a consensus price target of $49.00, indicating a potential upside of 12.13%. Given California BanCorp's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe California BanCorp is more favorable than First Merchants. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score California BanCorp 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.20 First Merchants 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 30

Is BCAL or FRME a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

California BanCorp pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. California BanCorp pays out 21.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Merchants pays out 47.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. First Merchants has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years. First Merchants is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 31

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, BCAL or FRME?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants has higher revenue and earnings than California BanCorp. California BanCorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Merchants, 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 California BanCorp $237.07M 2.94 $63.06M $1.84 11.78 First Merchants $1.05B 2.61 $226M $3.12 14.01

Question 32

Do institutionals & insiders believe in BCAL or FRME?

Accepted Answer

55.4% of California BanCorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.9% of First Merchants shares are held by institutional investors. 8.1% of California BanCorp shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of First Merchants shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 33

Is BCAL or FRME more profitable?

Accepted Answer

California BanCorp has a net margin of 26.01% compared to First Merchants' net margin of 17.05%. California BanCorp's return on equity of 10.44% beat First Merchants' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets California BanCorp 26.01% 10.44% 1.49% First Merchants 17.05% 8.86% 1.12%

Question 34

Which has more risk & volatility, BCAL or FRME?

Accepted Answer

California BanCorp has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Merchants has a beta of 0.84, suggesting that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media prefer BCAL or FRME?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Merchants had 4 more articles in the media than California BanCorp. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for First Merchants and 2 mentions for California BanCorp. California BanCorp's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat First Merchants' score of 0.34 indicating that California BanCorp is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment California BanCorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive First Merchants 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Metric	California BanCorp	Banks Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$698.95M	$23.91B	$14.17B	$13.07B
Dividend Yield	1.84%	3.14%	5.87%	10.45%
P/E Ratio	11.78	28.29	29.34	25.33
Price / Sales	2.94	9.74	514.94	74.81
Price / Cash	15.29	16.33	37.49	50.90
Price / Book	1.19	1.38	3.71	6.25
Net Income	$63.06M	$2.57B	$1.31B	$347.82M
7 Day Performance	2.02%	1.04%	0.76%	1.08%
1 Month Performance	3.68%	3.25%	1.55%	0.82%
1 Year Performance	35.25%	27.81%	12.52%	20.99%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
BCAL California BanCorp	4.5386 of 5 stars	$21.68 -0.3%	$24.33 +12.2%	+34.7%	$698.95M	$237.07M	11.78	204	Positive News
BUSE First Busey	4.6001 of 5 stars	$31.21 +0.4%	$32.00 +2.5%	+33.2%	$2.58B	$789.53M	12.89	1,948	Positive News
CNOB ConnectOne Bancorp	4.1107 of 5 stars	$33.17 +0.9%	$35.00 +5.5%	+35.5%	$1.67B	$679.93M	10.87	520	Positive News
EFSC Enterprise Financial Services	4.2757 of 5 stars	$66.57 +0.5%	$70.00 +5.2%	+15.5%	$2.41B	$1.00B	13.24	1,418	Positive News
FMBH First Mid Bancshares	3.4909 of 5 stars	$52.00 +0.7%	$54.63 +5.0%	+33.7%	$1.38B	$466.04M	12.90	1,170

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Is EFSC or BCAL more profitable?

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