Question 1

Do analysts recommend CBNK or CAC?

Accepted Answer

Capital Bancorp currently has a consensus target price of $37.33, indicating a potential upside of 0.96%. Camden National has a consensus target price of $55.25, indicating a potential downside of 5.02%. Given Capital Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Capital Bancorp is more favorable than Camden National. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Capital Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 Camden National 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.40

Question 2

Is CBNK or CAC a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Capital Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Camden National pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Capital Bancorp pays out 16.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Camden National pays out 32.2% 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. Capital Bancorp has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Question 3

Which has higher valuation and earnings, CBNK or CAC?

Accepted Answer

Camden National has higher revenue and earnings than Capital Bancorp. Capital Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Camden 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 Capital Bancorp $248.77M 2.42 $57.17M $3.40 10.88 Camden National $373.18M 2.63 $65.16M $5.22 11.14

Question 4

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in CBNK or CAC?

Accepted Answer

56.1% of Capital Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.4% of Camden National shares are owned by institutional investors. 33.5% of Capital Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Camden National shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 5

Is CBNK or CAC more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Camden National has a net margin of 23.64% compared to Capital Bancorp's net margin of 17.47%. Capital Bancorp's return on equity of 13.14% beat Camden National's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Capital Bancorp 17.47% 13.14% 1.46% Camden National 23.64% 12.59% 1.27%

Question 6

Which has more volatility and risk, CBNK or CAC?

Accepted Answer

Capital Bancorp has a beta of 0.51, indicating that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Camden National has a beta of 0.54, indicating that its share price is 46% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media refer more to CBNK or CAC?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Capital Bancorp had 2 more articles in the media than Camden National. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Capital Bancorp and 3 mentions for Camden National. Camden National's average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat Capital Bancorp's score of 1.29 indicating that Camden National is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Capital Bancorp 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Camden National 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts prefer CCNE or CBNK?

Accepted Answer

CNB Financial presently has a consensus price target of $36.75, suggesting a potential upside of 5.27%. Capital Bancorp has a consensus price target of $37.33, suggesting a potential upside of 0.96%. Given CNB Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe CNB Financial is more favorable than Capital Bancorp. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score CNB Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.83 Capital Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 9

Is CCNE or CBNK a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

CNB Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Capital Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. CNB Financial pays out 24.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Capital Bancorp pays out 16.5% 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. CNB Financial has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Capital Bancorp has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Question 10

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, CCNE or CBNK?

Accepted Answer

CNB Financial has higher revenue and earnings than Capital Bancorp. Capital Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CNB 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 CNB Financial $329.28M 3.14 $66.13M $3.11 11.23 Capital Bancorp $248.77M 2.42 $57.17M $3.40 10.88

Question 11

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of CCNE or CBNK?

Accepted Answer

52.3% of CNB Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.1% of Capital Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of CNB Financial shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 33.5% of Capital Bancorp shares are held by company 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 12

Is CCNE or CBNK more profitable?

Accepted Answer

CNB Financial has a net margin of 19.37% compared to Capital Bancorp's net margin of 17.47%. Capital Bancorp's return on equity of 13.14% beat CNB Financial's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets CNB Financial 19.37% 12.85% 1.26% Capital Bancorp 17.47% 13.14% 1.46%

Question 13

Which has more volatility and risk, CCNE or CBNK?

Accepted Answer

CNB Financial has a beta of 0.61, suggesting that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Capital Bancorp has a beta of 0.51, suggesting that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media refer more to CCNE or CBNK?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, CNB Financial and CNB Financial both had 5 articles in the media. CNB Financial's average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat Capital Bancorp's score of 1.29 indicating that CNB Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment CNB Financial 5 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Capital Bancorp 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 15

Do analysts rate CBNK or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

Capital Bancorp currently has a consensus price target of $37.33, indicating a potential upside of 0.96%. Community Trust Bancorp has a consensus price target of $81.50, indicating a potential upside of 4.81%. Given Community Trust Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Community Trust Bancorp is more favorable than Capital Bancorp. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Capital Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 Community Trust Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.75

Question 16

Is CBNK or CTBI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Capital Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.56 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 2.7%. Capital Bancorp pays out 16.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Community Trust Bancorp pays out 35.5% 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. Capital Bancorp has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Community Trust Bancorp has raised 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 17

Which has better valuation & earnings, CBNK or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Capital Bancorp. Capital Bancorp 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 Capital Bancorp $248.77M 2.42 $57.17M $3.40 10.88 Community Trust Bancorp $409.34M 3.45 $98.06M $5.97 13.03

Question 18

Do institutionals & insiders believe in CBNK or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

56.1% of Capital Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.2% of Community Trust Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 33.5% of Capital Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Community Trust Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 19

Is CBNK or CTBI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp has a net margin of 25.55% compared to Capital Bancorp's net margin of 17.47%. Capital Bancorp's return on equity of 13.14% beat Community Trust Bancorp's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Capital Bancorp 17.47% 13.14% 1.46% Community Trust Bancorp 25.55% 12.52% 1.60%

Question 20

Which has more volatility and risk, CBNK or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

Capital Bancorp has a beta of 0.51, indicating that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Community Trust Bancorp has a beta of 0.52, indicating that its share price is 48% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media prefer CBNK or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Community Trust Bancorp had 3 more articles in the media than Capital Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Community Trust Bancorp and 5 mentions for Capital Bancorp. Community Trust Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.75 beat Capital Bancorp's score of 1.29 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 Capital Bancorp 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Community Trust Bancorp 7 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 CBNK or FMBH?

Accepted Answer

Capital Bancorp presently has a consensus target price of $37.33, indicating a potential upside of 0.96%. First Mid Bancshares has a consensus target price of $54.63, indicating a potential upside of 6.42%. Given First Mid Bancshares' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe First Mid Bancshares is more favorable than Capital Bancorp. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Capital Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 First Mid Bancshares 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 23

Is CBNK or FMBH a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Capital Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. First Mid Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Capital Bancorp pays out 16.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Mid Bancshares pays out 25.8% 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. Capital Bancorp has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and First Mid Bancshares has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Question 24

Which has better earnings & valuation, CBNK or FMBH?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares has higher revenue and earnings than Capital Bancorp. Capital 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 Capital Bancorp $248.77M 2.42 $57.17M $3.40 10.88 First Mid Bancshares $466.04M 2.93 $91.75M $4.03 12.74

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

56.1% of Capital Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.6% of First Mid Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. 33.5% of Capital Bancorp shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.0% of First Mid Bancshares 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.

Question 26

Is CBNK or FMBH more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares has a net margin of 19.76% compared to Capital Bancorp's net margin of 17.47%. Capital Bancorp's return on equity of 13.14% beat First Mid Bancshares' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Capital Bancorp 17.47% 13.14% 1.46% First Mid Bancshares 19.76% 10.86% 1.29%

Question 27

Which has more volatility and risk, CBNK or FMBH?

Accepted Answer

Capital Bancorp has a beta of 0.51, meaning that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Mid Bancshares has a beta of 0.78, meaning that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media favor CBNK or FMBH?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Mid Bancshares had 1 more articles in the media than Capital Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for First Mid Bancshares and 5 mentions for Capital Bancorp. First Mid Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 1.71 beat Capital Bancorp's score of 1.29 indicating that First Mid Bancshares is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Capital Bancorp 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Mid Bancshares 6 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Question 29

Do analysts prefer CBNK or FULT?

Accepted Answer

Capital Bancorp currently has a consensus price target of $37.33, suggesting a potential upside of 0.96%. Fulton Financial has a consensus price target of $24.75, suggesting a potential upside of 2.70%. Given Fulton Financial's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Fulton Financial is more favorable than Capital Bancorp. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Capital Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 Fulton Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33

Question 30

Is CBNK or FULT a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Capital Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Fulton Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Capital Bancorp pays out 16.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fulton Financial pays out 36.4% 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. Capital Bancorp has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Fulton Financial has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Fulton Financial is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 31

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, CBNK or FULT?

Accepted Answer

Fulton Financial has higher revenue and earnings than Capital Bancorp. Capital Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fulton 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 Capital Bancorp $248.77M 2.42 $57.17M $3.40 10.88 Fulton Financial $1.89B 2.43 $391.61M $2.09 11.53

Question 32

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of CBNK or FULT?

Accepted Answer

56.1% of Capital Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.0% of Fulton Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 33.5% of Capital Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Fulton Financial shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 33

Is CBNK or FULT more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Fulton Financial has a net margin of 20.63% compared to Capital Bancorp's net margin of 17.47%. Capital Bancorp's return on equity of 13.14% beat Fulton Financial's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Capital Bancorp 17.47% 13.14% 1.46% Fulton Financial 20.63% 12.68% 1.30%

Question 34

Which has more volatility & risk, CBNK or FULT?

Accepted Answer

Capital Bancorp has a beta of 0.51, meaning that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fulton Financial has a beta of 0.78, meaning that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media favor CBNK or FULT?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Fulton Financial had 2 more articles in the media than Capital Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Fulton Financial and 5 mentions for Capital Bancorp. Fulton Financial's average media sentiment score of 1.31 beat Capital Bancorp's score of 1.29 indicating that Fulton Financial is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Capital Bancorp 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Fulton Financial 6 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	Capital Bancorp	Banks Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$602.40M	$24.22B	$14.30B	$12.91B
Dividend Yield	1.53%	3.14%	5.88%	9.14%
P/E Ratio	10.88	27.35	26.19	25.45
Price / Sales	2.42	9.58	527.16	106.76
Price / Cash	10.18	16.34	39.96	52.44
Price / Book	1.43	1.39	2.13	6.17
Net Income	$57.17M	$2.58B	$1.32B	$350.08M
7 Day Performance	1.20%	1.39%	3.84%	-0.14%
1 Month Performance	-2.22%	1.08%	1.69%	0.94%
1 Year Performance	8.51%	24.39%	11.19%	14.02%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
CBNK Capital Bancorp	2.498 of 5 stars	$36.98 +0.9%	$37.33 +1.0%	+8.5%	$602.40M	$248.77M	10.88	270	News Coverage Positive News Analyst Forecast
CAC Camden National	2.8283 of 5 stars	$55.74 -1.3%	$55.25 -0.9%	+43.4%	$942.01M	$373.18M	10.68	620	Positive News
CCNE CNB Financial	3.4417 of 5 stars	$33.31 -1.5%	$36.75 +10.3%	+34.0%	$986.64M	$432.51M	10.71	760	Positive News Ex-Dividend
CTBI Community Trust Bancorp	3.9648 of 5 stars	$75.14 -1.3%	$81.50 +8.5%	+33.2%	$1.37B	$409.34M	12.59	980	News Coverage Positive News Analyst Forecast
FMBH First Mid Bancshares	3.1617 of 5 stars	$49.54 -0.4%	$54.63 +10.3%	+27.9%	$1.32B	$466.04M	12.29	1,170	News Coverage Positive News

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