Question 1

Do analysts rate BFC or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

Bank First National presently has a consensus target price of $163.00, suggesting a potential upside of 7.35%. First Busey has a consensus target price of $32.00, suggesting a potential upside of 3.99%. Given Bank First National's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Bank First National is more favorable than First Busey. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Bank First National 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00 First Busey 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.86

Question 2

Is BFC or BUSE a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Bank First National pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Bank First National pays out 28.6% 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. Bank First National has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years and First Busey has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years.

Question 3

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, BFC or BUSE?

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 Bank First National $243.93M 6.90 $71.50M $7.69 19.75 First Busey $1.04B 2.49 $135.26M $2.42 12.72

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Is BFC or BUSE more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Bank First National has a net margin of 27.70% compared to First Busey's net margin of 21.00%. Bank First National's return on equity of 13.02% beat First Busey's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Bank First National 27.70% 13.02% 1.82% First Busey 21.00% 10.42% 1.41%

Question 6

Which has more risk & volatility, BFC or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Does the media prefer BFC or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Busey had 3 more articles in the media than Bank First National. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for First Busey and 3 mentions for Bank First National. Bank First National's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat First Busey's score of 0.96 indicating that Bank First National is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Bank First National 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Busey 3 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts recommend CTBI or BFC?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp currently has a consensus price target of $81.50, indicating a potential upside of 5.59%. Bank First National has a consensus price target of $163.00, indicating a potential upside of 7.35%. Given Bank First National's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, 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 Community Trust Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 Bank First National 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Question 9

Is CTBI or BFC a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Bank First National pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Community Trust Bancorp pays out 43.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bank First National pays out 28.6% 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. Community Trust Bancorp has increased its dividend for 44 consecutive years and Bank First National has increased its dividend for 10 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 better valuation & earnings, CTBI or BFC?

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 Community Trust Bancorp $298.90M 4.69 $98.06M $5.97 12.93 Bank First National $243.93M 6.90 $71.50M $7.69 19.75

Question 11

Do insiders & institutionals believe in CTBI or BFC?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Is CTBI or BFC more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Bank First National has a net margin of 27.70% compared to Community Trust Bancorp's net margin of 25.55%. Bank First National's return on equity of 13.02% beat Community Trust Bancorp's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Community Trust Bancorp 25.55% 12.66% 1.61% Bank First National 27.70% 13.02% 1.82%

Question 13

Which has more risk & volatility, CTBI or BFC?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp has a beta of 0.53, meaning that its share price is 47% 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 14

Does the media refer more to CTBI or BFC?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Community Trust Bancorp had 1 more articles in the media than Bank First National. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Community Trust Bancorp and 3 mentions for Bank First National. Community Trust Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.84 beat Bank First National's score of 1.25 indicating that Community Trust Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Community Trust Bancorp 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Bank First National 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 15

Do analysts prefer BFC or FCBC?

Accepted Answer

Bank First National currently has a consensus price target of $163.00, indicating a potential upside of 7.35%. Given Bank First National's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research 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) 1 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00 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 1.4%. First Community Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Bank First National pays out 28.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Community Bancshares pays out 41.6% 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 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 better earnings and valuation, 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 6.90 $71.50M $7.69 19.75 First Community Bancshares $185.42M 4.83 $48.79M $3.17 14.98

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

30.0% of Bank First National shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.0% of First Community Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.0% of Bank First National shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.7% of First Community Bancshares shares are owned 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.

Question 19

Is BFC or FCBC more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Community Bancshares has a net margin of 28.84% compared to Bank First National's net margin of 27.70%. Bank First National's return on equity of 13.02% beat First Community Bancshares' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Bank First National 27.70% 13.02% 1.82% First Community Bancshares 28.84% 10.82% 1.64%

Question 20

Which has more risk and volatility, 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 prefer 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. Bank First National's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat First Community Bancshares' score of 0.50 indicating that Bank First National is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Bank First National 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 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) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 22

Do analysts recommend FMBH or BFC?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares presently has a consensus price target of $54.63, suggesting a potential upside of 7.53%. Bank First National has a consensus price target of $163.00, suggesting a potential upside of 7.35%. Given First Mid Bancshares' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe First Mid Bancshares is more favorable than Bank First National. 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) 1 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

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 2.0%. Bank First National pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. First Mid Bancshares pays out 24.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bank First National pays out 28.6% 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 earnings and valuation, 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 2.90 $91.75M $4.03 12.61 Bank First National $243.93M 6.90 $71.50M $7.69 19.75

Question 25

Do institutionals and insiders believe in FMBH or BFC?

Accepted Answer

47.6% of First Mid Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 30.0% of Bank First National shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.0% of First Mid Bancshares 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, hedge funds and large money managers 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 27.70% compared to First Mid Bancshares' net margin of 19.76%. Bank First National's return on equity of 13.02% beat First Mid Bancshares' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Mid Bancshares 19.76% 11.17% 1.32% Bank First National 27.70% 13.02% 1.82%

Question 27

Which has more risk and volatility, FMBH or BFC?

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, Bank First National has a beta of 0.41, meaning that its stock price is 59% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media prefer FMBH or BFC?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Bank First National had 3 more articles in the media than First Mid Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Bank First National and 0 mentions for First Mid Bancshares. First Mid Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 1.67 beat Bank First National's score of 1.25 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 BFC or GSBC?

Accepted Answer

Bank First National currently has a consensus target price of $163.00, indicating a potential upside of 7.35%. Great Southern Bancorp has a consensus target price of $74.00, indicating a potential downside of 7.64%. Given Bank First National's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Bank First National is more favorable than Great Southern Bancorp. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Bank First National 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00 Great Southern Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33

Question 30

Is BFC or GSBC a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Bank First National pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Great Southern Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Bank First National pays out 28.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Great Southern Bancorp pays out 28.6% 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 raised 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 higher valuation & earnings, BFC or GSBC?

Accepted Answer

Bank First National has higher revenue and 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 Bank First National $243.93M 6.90 $71.50M $7.69 19.75 Great Southern Bancorp $226.41M 3.85 $70.97M $6.02 13.31

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 33

Is BFC or GSBC more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Bank First National has a net margin of 27.70% compared to Great Southern Bancorp's net margin of 20.72%. Bank First National's return on equity of 13.02% beat Great Southern Bancorp's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Bank First National 27.70% 13.02% 1.82% Great Southern Bancorp 20.72% 10.86% 1.21%

Question 34

Which has more risk & volatility, BFC or GSBC?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 35

Does the media prefer BFC or GSBC?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Bank First National had 2 more articles in the media than Great Southern Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Bank First National and 1 mentions for Great Southern Bancorp. Great Southern Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat Bank First National's score of 1.25 indicating that Great Southern Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Bank First National 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Great Southern Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 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	$1.69B	$23.63B	$14.07B	$12.96B
Dividend Yield	1.43%	3.18%	5.89%	10.20%
P/E Ratio	19.82	28.03	29.15	24.87
Price / Sales	6.90	9.63	503.10	108.21
Price / Cash	18.97	16.20	30.22	37.44
Price / Book	2.32	1.39	3.72	6.45
Net Income	$71.50M	$2.57B	$1.31B	$347.50M
7 Day Performance	-2.22%	0.11%	0.36%	3.77%
1 Month Performance	3.05%	2.76%	0.81%	-0.40%
1 Year Performance	30.39%	29.58%	12.68%	23.55%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
BFC Bank First National	3.8951 of 5 stars	$151.15 -1.5%	$163.00 +7.8%	+31.7%	$1.67B	$243.93M	19.65	330	Positive News
BUSE First Busey	4.3263 of 5 stars	$31.60 +1.1%	$32.00 +1.3%	+38.9%	$2.67B	$1.04B	13.06	1,948	Positive News Analyst Forecast
CTBI Community Trust Bancorp	3.9657 of 5 stars	$79.84 +1.2%	$81.50 +2.1%	+45.2%	$1.45B	$298.90M	13.37	980	Positive News
FCBC First Community Bancshares	3.1064 of 5 stars	$49.05 +2.4%	N/A	+36.9%	$925.57M	$185.42M	15.47	630	Ex-Dividend
FMBH First Mid Bancshares	3.3315 of 5 stars	$52.76 +0.5%	$54.63 +3.5%	+37.3%	$1.41B	$466.04M	13.11	1,170

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Is BFC or BUSE more profitable?

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Is BFC or FCBC a better dividend stock?

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Which has more risk and volatility, FMBH or BFC?

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