Question 1

Do analysts recommend BUSE or BFC?

Accepted Answer

First Busey presently has a consensus target price of $29.60, suggesting a potential upside of 0.78%. Bank First National has a consensus target price of $161.00, suggesting a potential upside of 9.17%. Given Bank First National's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Bank First National is more favorable than First Busey. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Busey 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67 Bank First National 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.60

Question 2

Is BUSE or BFC a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Bank First National pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. First Busey pays out 46.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bank First National pays out 30.6% 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 and Bank First National has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years.

Question 3

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, BUSE or BFC?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has higher revenue and earnings than Bank First National. First Busey is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bank First National, 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 2.38 $135.26M $2.25 13.05 Bank First National $243.93M 6.75 $71.50M $7.19 20.51

Question 4

Do institutionals and insiders believe in BUSE or BFC?

Accepted Answer

56.5% of First Busey shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 30.0% of Bank First National shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of First Busey shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.0% of Bank First National shares are owned by 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 5

Is BUSE or BFC more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Bank First National has a net margin of 27.49% compared to First Busey's net margin of 19.16%. Bank First National's return on equity of 11.89% beat First Busey's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Busey 19.16% 10.19% 1.36% Bank First National 27.49% 11.89% 1.66%

Question 6

Which has more risk and volatility, BUSE or BFC?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has a beta of 0.72, meaning that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bank First National has a beta of 0.41, meaning that its share price is 59% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media prefer BUSE or BFC?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Busey had 4 more articles in the media than Bank First National. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for First Busey and 3 mentions for Bank First National. First Busey's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Bank First National's score of 0.63 indicating that First Busey is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Busey 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Bank First National 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts prefer BFC or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

Bank First National currently has a consensus price target of $161.00, indicating a potential upside of 9.17%. Community Trust Bancorp has a consensus price target of $68.50, indicating a potential downside of 8.70%. Given Bank First National's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Bank First National is more favorable than Community Trust Bancorp. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Bank First National 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.60 Community Trust Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.75

Question 9

Is BFC or CTBI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Bank First National pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Community Trust Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $2.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Bank First National pays out 30.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Community Trust Bancorp pays out 37.1% 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. Bank First National has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years and Community Trust Bancorp has increased its dividend for 44 consecutive years. Community Trust Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 10

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, BFC or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Bank First National. Community Trust Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bank First National, 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 Bank First National $243.93M 6.75 $71.50M $7.19 20.51 Community Trust Bancorp $409.34M 3.33 $98.06M $5.71 13.14

Question 11

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of BFC or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

30.0% of Bank First National shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.2% of Community Trust Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.0% of Bank First National shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Community Trust Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 12

Is BFC or CTBI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Bank First National has a net margin of 27.49% compared to Community Trust Bancorp's net margin of 24.85%. Community Trust Bancorp's return on equity of 12.27% beat Bank First National's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Bank First National 27.49% 11.89% 1.66% Community Trust Bancorp 24.85% 12.27% 1.56%

Question 13

Which has more risk and volatility, BFC or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

Bank First National has a beta of 0.41, meaning that its share price is 59% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Community Trust Bancorp has a beta of 0.54, meaning that its share price is 46% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media refer more to BFC or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Community Trust Bancorp had 2 more articles in the media than Bank First National. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Community Trust Bancorp and 3 mentions for Bank First National. Community Trust Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.58 beat Bank First National's score of 0.63 indicating that Community Trust Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Bank First National 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Community Trust Bancorp 3 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 recommend BFC or FCBC?

Accepted Answer

Bank First National currently has a consensus price target of $161.00, indicating a potential upside of 9.17%. Given Bank First National's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Bank First National is more favorable than First Community Bancshares. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Bank First National 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.60 First Community Bancshares 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33

Question 16

Is BFC or FCBC a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Bank First National pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. First Community Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Bank First National pays out 30.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Community Bancshares pays out 46.8% 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. Bank First National has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years and First Community Bancshares has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years. First Community Bancshares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 17

Which has higher valuation & earnings, BFC or FCBC?

Accepted Answer

Bank First National has higher revenue and earnings than First Community Bancshares. First Community Bancshares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bank First National, 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 Bank First National $243.93M 6.75 $71.50M $7.19 20.51 First Community Bancshares $185.42M 4.51 $48.79M $2.65 16.71

Question 18

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in BFC or FCBC?

Accepted Answer

30.0% of Bank First National shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.0% of First Community Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. 5.0% of Bank First National shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.7% of First Community Bancshares shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 19

Is BFC or FCBC more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Bank First National has a net margin of 27.49% compared to First Community Bancshares' net margin of 25.89%. Bank First National's return on equity of 11.89% beat First Community Bancshares' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Bank First National 27.49% 11.89% 1.66% First Community Bancshares 25.89% 10.44% 1.60%

Question 20

Which has more volatility and risk, BFC or FCBC?

Accepted Answer

Bank First National has a beta of 0.41, suggesting that its stock price is 59% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Community Bancshares has a beta of 0.48, suggesting that its stock price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media favor BFC or FCBC?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Bank First National had 1 more articles in the media than First Community Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Bank First National and 2 mentions for First Community Bancshares. First Community Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 1.52 beat Bank First National's score of 0.63 indicating that First Community Bancshares is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Bank First National 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Community Bancshares 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 prefer FMBH or BFC?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares presently has a consensus target price of $49.50, indicating a potential upside of 1.50%. Bank First National has a consensus target price of $161.00, indicating a potential upside of 9.17%. Given Bank First National's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Bank First National 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 Bank First National 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.60

Question 23

Is FMBH or BFC a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Bank First National pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. First Mid Bancshares pays out 25.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bank First National pays out 30.6% 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 and Bank First National has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years. First Mid Bancshares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Question 24

Which has higher valuation & earnings, FMBH or BFC?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares has higher revenue and earnings than Bank First National. First Mid Bancshares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bank First National, 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 2.79 $91.75M $3.97 12.28 Bank First National $243.93M 6.75 $71.50M $7.19 20.51

Question 25

Do insiders & institutionals believe in FMBH or BFC?

Accepted Answer

47.6% of First Mid Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 30.0% of Bank First National shares are held by institutional investors. 6.0% of First Mid Bancshares shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.0% of Bank First National shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 26

Is FMBH or BFC more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Bank First National has a net margin of 27.49% compared to First Mid Bancshares' net margin of 19.95%. Bank First National's return on equity of 11.89% beat First Mid Bancshares' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Mid Bancshares 19.95% 10.44% 1.23% Bank First National 27.49% 11.89% 1.66%

Question 27

Which has more risk and volatility, FMBH or BFC?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares has a beta of 0.79, suggesting that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bank First National has a beta of 0.41, suggesting that its stock price is 59% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media favor FMBH or BFC?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Bank First National had 2 more articles in the media than First Mid Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Bank First National and 1 mentions for First Mid Bancshares. First Mid Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat Bank First National's score of 0.63 indicating that First Mid Bancshares is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Overall Sentiment First Mid Bancshares Very Positive Bank First National Positive

Question 29

Do analysts rate GSBC or BFC?

Accepted Answer

Great Southern Bancorp presently has a consensus price target of $65.00, suggesting a potential downside of 16.17%. Bank First National has a consensus price target of $161.00, suggesting a potential upside of 9.17%. Given Bank First National's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Bank First National is more favorable than Great Southern Bancorp. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Great Southern Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33 Bank First National 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.60

Question 30

Is GSBC or BFC a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Great Southern Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Bank First National pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Great Southern Bancorp pays out 27.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bank First National pays out 30.6% 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. Bank First National has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years. Great Southern Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Question 31

Which has better earnings and valuation, GSBC or BFC?

Accepted Answer

Bank First National has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Great Southern Bancorp. Great Southern Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bank First National, 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 Great Southern Bancorp $342.78M 2.46 $70.97M $6.31 12.29 Bank First National $243.93M 6.75 $71.50M $7.19 20.51

Question 32

Do institutionals and insiders believe in GSBC or BFC?

Accepted Answer

41.7% of Great Southern Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 30.0% of Bank First National shares are held by institutional investors. 29.8% of Great Southern Bancorp shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.0% of Bank First National shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 33

Is GSBC or BFC more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Bank First National has a net margin of 27.49% compared to Great Southern Bancorp's net margin of 21.33%. Bank First National's return on equity of 11.89% beat Great Southern Bancorp's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Great Southern Bancorp 21.33% 11.29% 1.25% Bank First National 27.49% 11.89% 1.66%

Question 34

Which has more risk & volatility, GSBC or BFC?

Accepted Answer

Great Southern Bancorp has a beta of 0.49, meaning that its share price is 51% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bank First National has a beta of 0.41, meaning that its share price is 59% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media refer more to GSBC or BFC?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Great Southern Bancorp had 6 more articles in the media than Bank First National. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Great Southern Bancorp and 3 mentions for Bank First National. Great Southern Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Bank First National's score of 0.63 indicating that Great Southern Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Great Southern Bancorp 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Bank First National 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	Bank First National	BANKS Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$1.63B	$1.21B	$14.43B	$12.66B
Dividend Yield	1.50%	2.52%	5.70%	8.42%
P/E Ratio	18.62	19.43	20.66	24.37
Price / Sales	6.75	2.80	44.77	93.32
Price / Cash	18.10	25.47	19.32	59.39
Price / Book	2.25	1.29	2.27	6.32
Net Income	$71.50M	$75.93M	$1.13B	$331.55M
7 Day Performance	1.58%	2.30%	0.97%	0.15%
1 Month Performance	3.18%	4.17%	1.38%	-0.68%
1 Year Performance	23.23%	28.27%	14.05%	20.73%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
BFC Bank First National	4.34 of 5 stars	$147.47 +0.7%	$161.00 +9.2%	+18.9%	$1.63B	$243.93M	18.62	330	News Coverage Upcoming Earnings
BUSE First Busey	4.3498 of 5 stars	$29.31 -0.6%	$29.60 +1.0%	+20.0%	$2.48B	$1.04B	13.03	1,948	News Coverage Dividend Announcement Analyst Downgrade
CTBI Community Trust Bancorp	3.7382 of 5 stars	$72.26 -0.8%	$68.50 -5.2%	+30.5%	$1.31B	$409.34M	12.67	980	News Coverage Positive News Earnings Report Gap Up
FCBC First Community Bancshares	3.3353 of 5 stars	$44.38 -1.6%	N/A	+5.9%	$838.56M	$185.42M	16.77	630	News Coverage
FMBH First Mid Bancshares	3.6392 of 5 stars	$48.48 -0.4%	$49.50 +2.1%	+21.9%	$1.29B	$466.04M	12.20	1,170

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