California BanCorp (BCAL) Competitors

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BCAL vs. BUSE, CNOB, FMBH, FRME, and ONB

Should you buy California BanCorp stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares California BanCorp with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with California BanCorp include First Busey (BUSE), ConnectOne Bancorp (CNOB), First Mid Bancshares (FMBH), First Merchants (FRME), and Old National Bancorp (ONB). These companies are all part of the "finance" sector.

How does California BanCorp compare to First Busey?

First Busey (NASDAQ:BUSE) and California BanCorp (NASDAQ:BCAL) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, risk, earnings, dividends and media sentiment.

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

First Busey has a beta of 0.72, meaning that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, California BanCorp has a beta of 1.01, meaning that its share price is 1% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, First Busey had 3 more articles in the media than California BanCorp. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for First Busey and 0 mentions for California BanCorp. First Busey's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat California BanCorp's score of 0.00 indicating that First Busey is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
First Busey	Positive
California BanCorp	Neutral

California BanCorp has a net margin of 25.68% compared to First Busey's net margin of 19.16%. California BanCorp's return on equity of 10.59% beat First Busey's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Busey	19.16%	10.19%	1.36%
California BanCorp	25.68%	10.59%	1.49%

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
First Busey	$1.04B	2.19	$135.26M	$2.25	12.04
California BanCorp	$237.07M	2.58	$63.06M	$1.83	10.39

First Busey currently has a consensus target price of $27.50, indicating a potential upside of 1.55%. California BanCorp has a consensus target price of $20.67, indicating a potential upside of 8.66%. 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
First Busey	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57
California BanCorp	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. California BanCorp pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. First Busey pays out 46.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. California BanCorp pays out 21.9% 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.

Summary

First Busey and California BanCorp tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does California BanCorp compare to ConnectOne Bancorp?

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

67.7% of ConnectOne Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.4% of California BanCorp shares are held by institutional investors. 5.2% of ConnectOne Bancorp shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.1% of California BanCorp 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.

In the previous week, ConnectOne Bancorp had 1 more articles in the media than California BanCorp. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for ConnectOne Bancorp and 0 mentions for California BanCorp. ConnectOne Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled California BanCorp'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
ConnectOne Bancorp	Neutral
California BanCorp	Neutral

ConnectOne Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.78 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. California BanCorp pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. ConnectOne Bancorp pays out 45.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. California BanCorp pays out 21.9% 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.

California BanCorp has a net margin of 25.68% compared to ConnectOne Bancorp's net margin of 13.21%. California BanCorp's return on equity of 10.59% beat ConnectOne Bancorp's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ConnectOne Bancorp	13.21%	10.17%	1.04%
California BanCorp	25.68%	10.59%	1.49%

ConnectOne Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than California BanCorp. California BanCorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ConnectOne 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	2.20	$80.44M	$1.73	17.20
California BanCorp	$237.07M	2.58	$63.06M	$1.83	10.39

ConnectOne Bancorp has a beta of 1.06, meaning that its share price is 6% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, California BanCorp has a beta of 1.01, meaning that its share price is 1% more volatile than the broader market.

ConnectOne Bancorp presently has a consensus price target of $33.25, indicating a potential upside of 11.73%. California BanCorp has a consensus price target of $20.67, indicating a potential upside of 8.66%. Given ConnectOne Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe ConnectOne Bancorp is more favorable than California BanCorp.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ConnectOne Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.40
California BanCorp	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

ConnectOne Bancorp beats California BanCorp on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does California BanCorp compare to First Mid Bancshares?

California BanCorp (NASDAQ:BCAL) and First Mid Bancshares (NASDAQ:FMBH) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, earnings, valuation and media sentiment.

55.4% of California BanCorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.6% of First Mid Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. 8.1% of California BanCorp 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, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, California BanCorp's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled First Mid Bancshares'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
California BanCorp	Neutral
First Mid Bancshares	Neutral

California BanCorp currently has a consensus target price of $20.67, indicating a potential upside of 8.66%. First Mid Bancshares has a consensus target price of $49.50, indicating a potential upside of 13.53%. Given First Mid Bancshares' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe First Mid Bancshares is more favorable than California BanCorp.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
California BanCorp	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
First Mid Bancshares	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

California BanCorp has a net margin of 25.68% compared to First Mid Bancshares' net margin of 19.95%. California BanCorp's return on equity of 10.59% beat First Mid Bancshares' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
California BanCorp	25.68%	10.59%	1.49%
First Mid Bancshares	19.95%	10.44%	1.23%

California BanCorp pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. First Mid Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. California BanCorp pays out 21.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Mid Bancshares pays out 25.2% 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 raised 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.

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
California BanCorp	$237.07M	2.58	$63.06M	$1.83	10.39
First Mid Bancshares	$466.04M	2.49	$91.75M	$3.97	10.98

California BanCorp has a beta of 1.01, indicating that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Mid Bancshares has a beta of 0.79, indicating that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

California BanCorp beats First Mid Bancshares on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does California BanCorp compare to First Merchants?

California BanCorp (NASDAQ:BCAL) and First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, risk and media sentiment.

California BanCorp has a net margin of 25.68% compared to First Merchants' net margin of 18.87%. California BanCorp's return on equity of 10.59% beat First Merchants' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
California BanCorp	25.68%	10.59%	1.49%
First Merchants	18.87%	9.58%	1.21%

55.4% of California BanCorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.9% of First Merchants shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.1% of California BanCorp shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of First Merchants 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.

California BanCorp pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. California BanCorp pays out 21.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Merchants pays out 42.4% 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 increased 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.

California BanCorp has a beta of 1.01, suggesting that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Merchants has a beta of 0.86, suggesting that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

California BanCorp currently has a consensus price target of $20.67, suggesting a potential upside of 8.66%. First Merchants has a consensus price target of $48.33, suggesting a potential upside of 20.41%. Given First Merchants' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe First Merchants is more favorable than California BanCorp.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
California BanCorp	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
First Merchants	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

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	2.58	$63.06M	$1.83	10.39
First Merchants	$1.05B	2.41	$226M	$3.40	11.81

In the previous week, First Merchants had 8 more articles in the media than California BanCorp. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for First Merchants and 0 mentions for California BanCorp. First Merchants' average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat California BanCorp's score of 0.00 indicating that First Merchants is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
California BanCorp	Neutral
First Merchants	Neutral

Summary

California BanCorp and First Merchants tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does California BanCorp compare to Old National Bancorp?

California BanCorp (NASDAQ:BCAL) and Old National Bancorp (NASDAQ:ONB) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, risk, valuation and dividends.

California BanCorp pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Old National Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. California BanCorp pays out 21.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Old National Bancorp pays out 29.9% 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.

55.4% of California BanCorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.7% of Old National Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 8.1% of California BanCorp shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Old National Bancorp shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Old National Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than California BanCorp. California BanCorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Old National 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
California BanCorp	$237.07M	2.58	$63.06M	$1.83	10.39
Old National Bancorp	$3.74B	2.48	$669.26M	$1.94	12.34

In the previous week, Old National Bancorp had 4 more articles in the media than California BanCorp. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Old National Bancorp and 0 mentions for California BanCorp. Old National Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat California BanCorp's score of 0.00 indicating that Old National Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
California BanCorp	Neutral
Old National Bancorp	Positive

California BanCorp has a beta of 1.01, suggesting that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Old National Bancorp has a beta of 0.85, suggesting that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

California BanCorp has a net margin of 25.68% compared to Old National Bancorp's net margin of 18.90%. Old National Bancorp's return on equity of 11.23% beat California BanCorp's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
California BanCorp	25.68%	10.59%	1.49%
Old National Bancorp	18.90%	11.23%	1.27%

California BanCorp presently has a consensus target price of $20.67, suggesting a potential upside of 8.66%. Old National Bancorp has a consensus target price of $27.91, suggesting a potential upside of 16.58%. Given Old National Bancorp's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Old National Bancorp is more favorable than California BanCorp.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
California BanCorp	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Old National Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.73

Summary

Old National Bancorp beats California BanCorp on 11 of the 19 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.

BCAL vs. The Competition

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Metric	California BanCorp	BANKS Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$611.78M	$2.27B	$13.61B	$12.34B
Dividend Yield	2.10%	2.39%	5.82%	5.28%
P/E Ratio	10.39	10.72	23.98	25.65
Price / Sales	2.58	2.65	153.62	86.31
Price / Cash	13.38	11.78	20.15	56.67
Price / Book	1.06	1.33	2.15	7.14
Net Income	$63.06M	$189.19M	$1.13B	$335.98M
7 Day Performance	1.82%	1.29%	1.05%	4.15%
1 Month Performance	2.98%	-0.25%	-0.08%	2.54%
1 Year Performance	28.95%	18.66%	12.11%	35.06%

California BanCorp Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
BCAL California BanCorp	4.0792 of 5 stars	$19.02 flat	$20.67 +8.7%	+28.9%	$611.78M	$237.07M	10.39	204
BUSE First Busey	4.1542 of 5 stars	$26.15 -0.4%	$27.50 +5.2%	+25.3%	$2.22B	$1.04B	11.62	1,948	Positive News
CNOB ConnectOne Bancorp	4.3445 of 5 stars	$29.46 -0.9%	$33.25 +12.9%	+30.6%	$1.50B	$679.93M	17.03	520
FMBH First Mid Bancshares	4.1573 of 5 stars	$42.75 -0.2%	$49.50 +15.8%	+24.7%	$1.14B	$466.04M	10.77	1,170
FRME First Merchants	4.821 of 5 stars	$39.93 +0.1%	$48.33 +21.0%	+7.5%	$2.52B	$1.05B	11.74	2,086	Dividend Increase

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California BanCorp (BCAL) Competitors

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California BanCorp (BCAL) Competitors

BCAL vs. BUSE, CNOB, FMBH, FRME, and ONB

How does California BanCorp compare to First Busey?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in BUSE or BCAL?

Which has more risk and volatility, BUSE or BCAL?

Does the media favor BUSE or BCAL?

Is BUSE or BCAL more profitable?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, BUSE or BCAL?

Do analysts rate BUSE or BCAL?

Is BUSE or BCAL a better dividend stock?

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How does California BanCorp compare to ConnectOne Bancorp?

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

Does the media refer more to CNOB or BCAL?

Is CNOB or BCAL a better dividend stock?

Is CNOB or BCAL more profitable?

Which has better valuation & earnings, CNOB or BCAL?

Which has more risk and volatility, CNOB or BCAL?

Do analysts rate CNOB or BCAL?

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How does California BanCorp compare to First Mid Bancshares?

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

Does the media refer more to BCAL or FMBH?

Do analysts rate BCAL or FMBH?

Is BCAL or FMBH more profitable?

Is BCAL or FMBH a better dividend stock?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, BCAL or FMBH?

Which has more volatility and risk, BCAL or FMBH?

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How does California BanCorp compare to First Merchants?

Is BCAL or FRME more profitable?

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

Is BCAL or FRME a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility & risk, BCAL or FRME?

Do analysts prefer BCAL or FRME?

Which has better earnings and valuation, BCAL or FRME?

Does the media favor BCAL or FRME?

Summary

How does California BanCorp compare to Old National Bancorp?

Is BCAL or ONB a better dividend stock?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in BCAL or ONB?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, BCAL or ONB?

Does the media refer more to BCAL or ONB?

Which has more volatility & risk, BCAL or ONB?

Is BCAL or ONB more profitable?

Do analysts prefer BCAL or ONB?

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