Question 1

Do analysts prefer COLB or ABCB?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Banking System presently has a consensus target price of $32.13, indicating a potential upside of 4.03%. Ameris Bancorp has a consensus target price of $90.17, indicating a potential upside of 2.11%. Given Columbia Banking System's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Columbia Banking System is more favorable than Ameris Bancorp. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Columbia Banking System 0 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.43 Ameris Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67

Question 2

Is COLB or ABCB a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Banking System pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. Ameris Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Columbia Banking System pays out 59.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ameris Bancorp pays out 12.6% 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. Columbia Banking System has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Columbia Banking System is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 3

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, COLB or ABCB?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Banking System has higher revenue and earnings than Ameris Bancorp. Columbia Banking System is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ameris 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 Columbia Banking System $3.21B 2.78 $550M $2.51 12.30 Ameris Bancorp $1.20B 4.94 $358.68M $6.36 13.88

Question 4

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of COLB or ABCB?

Accepted Answer

92.5% of Columbia Banking System shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.6% of Ameris Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Columbia Banking System shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of Ameris Bancorp shares are held by company 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 5

Is COLB or ABCB more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Ameris Bancorp has a net margin of 21.46% compared to Columbia Banking System's net margin of 19.28%. Columbia Banking System's return on equity of 11.41% beat Ameris Bancorp's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Columbia Banking System 19.28% 11.41% 1.30% Ameris Bancorp 21.46% 9.57% 1.32%

Question 6

Which has more volatility & risk, COLB or ABCB?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Banking System has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ameris Bancorp has a beta of 0.91, indicating that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media refer more to COLB or ABCB?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Columbia Banking System had 11 more articles in the media than Ameris Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Columbia Banking System and 1 mentions for Ameris Bancorp. Columbia Banking System's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat Ameris Bancorp's score of -0.30 indicating that Columbia Banking System is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Columbia Banking System 10 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Ameris Bancorp 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Question 8

Do analysts prefer COLB or BANR?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Banking System presently has a consensus price target of $32.13, indicating a potential upside of 4.03%. Banner has a consensus price target of $71.00, indicating a potential upside of 7.38%. Given Banner's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Banner is more favorable than Columbia Banking System. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Columbia Banking System 0 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.43 Banner 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.40

Question 9

Is COLB or BANR a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Banking System pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. Banner pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Columbia Banking System pays out 59.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Banner pays out 35.0% 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. Columbia Banking System has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Columbia Banking System 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, COLB or BANR?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Banking System has higher revenue and earnings than Banner. Banner is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Columbia Banking System, 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 Columbia Banking System $3.21B 2.78 $550M $2.51 12.30 Banner $877.77M 2.56 $195.38M $5.94 11.13

Question 11

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in COLB or BANR?

Accepted Answer

92.5% of Columbia Banking System shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.3% of Banner shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Columbia Banking System shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Banner 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.

Question 12

Is COLB or BANR more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Banner has a net margin of 23.24% compared to Columbia Banking System's net margin of 19.28%. Columbia Banking System's return on equity of 11.41% beat Banner's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Columbia Banking System 19.28% 11.41% 1.30% Banner 23.24% 10.77% 1.26%

Question 13

Which has more risk and volatility, COLB or BANR?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Banking System has a beta of 0.63, meaning that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Banner has a beta of 0.83, meaning that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media favor COLB or BANR?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Columbia Banking System had 12 more articles in the media than Banner. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Columbia Banking System and 0 mentions for Banner. Columbia Banking System's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat Banner's score of 0.27 indicating that Columbia Banking System is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Overall Sentiment Columbia Banking System Positive Banner Neutral

Question 15

Do analysts prefer COLB or CATY?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Banking System currently has a consensus target price of $32.13, indicating a potential upside of 4.03%. Cathay General Bancorp has a consensus target price of $51.75, indicating a potential downside of 14.18%. Given Columbia Banking System's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Columbia Banking System is more favorable than Cathay General Bancorp. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Columbia Banking System 0 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.43 Cathay General Bancorp 1 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Question 16

Is COLB or CATY a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Banking System pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. Cathay General Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Columbia Banking System pays out 59.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cathay General Bancorp pays out 31.3% 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. Columbia Banking System has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Columbia Banking System is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 17

Which has higher valuation & earnings, COLB or CATY?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Banking System has higher revenue and earnings than Cathay General Bancorp. Columbia Banking System is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cathay General 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 Columbia Banking System $3.21B 2.78 $550M $2.51 12.30 Cathay General Bancorp $1.38B 2.92 $315.12M $4.85 12.43

Question 18

Do institutionals and insiders believe in COLB or CATY?

Accepted Answer

92.5% of Columbia Banking System shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.0% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Columbia Banking System shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.5% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are held 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 19

Is COLB or CATY more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Cathay General Bancorp has a net margin of 23.79% compared to Columbia Banking System's net margin of 19.28%. Columbia Banking System's return on equity of 11.41% beat Cathay General Bancorp's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Columbia Banking System 19.28% 11.41% 1.30% Cathay General Bancorp 23.79% 11.37% 1.38%

Question 20

Which has more risk and volatility, COLB or CATY?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Banking System has a beta of 0.63, meaning that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cathay General Bancorp has a beta of 0.86, meaning that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media refer more to COLB or CATY?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Columbia Banking System had 9 more articles in the media than Cathay General Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Columbia Banking System and 3 mentions for Cathay General Bancorp. Cathay General Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat Columbia Banking System's score of 1.24 indicating that Cathay General Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Columbia Banking System 10 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Cathay General Bancorp 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 22

Do analysts recommend FHB or COLB?

Accepted Answer

First Hawaiian currently has a consensus price target of $27.56, indicating a potential downside of 2.71%. Columbia Banking System has a consensus price target of $32.13, indicating a potential upside of 4.03%. Given Columbia Banking System's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Columbia Banking System is more favorable than First Hawaiian. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Hawaiian 3 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.78 Columbia Banking System 0 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.43

Question 23

Is FHB or COLB a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Hawaiian pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Columbia Banking System pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. First Hawaiian pays out 45.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Columbia Banking System pays out 59.0% 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. Columbia Banking System has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Columbia Banking System is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 24

Which has higher earnings & valuation, FHB or COLB?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Banking System has higher revenue and earnings than First Hawaiian. Columbia Banking System is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Hawaiian, 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 Hawaiian $1.17B 2.95 $276.27M $2.28 12.43 Columbia Banking System $3.21B 2.78 $550M $2.51 12.30

Question 25

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of FHB or COLB?

Accepted Answer

97.6% of First Hawaiian shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.5% of Columbia Banking System shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of First Hawaiian shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Columbia Banking System shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 26

Is FHB or COLB more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Hawaiian has a net margin of 24.44% compared to Columbia Banking System's net margin of 19.28%. Columbia Banking System's return on equity of 11.41% beat First Hawaiian's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Hawaiian 24.44% 10.39% 1.18% Columbia Banking System 19.28% 11.41% 1.30%

Question 27

Which has more risk and volatility, FHB or COLB?

Accepted Answer

First Hawaiian has a beta of 0.74, indicating that its share price is 26% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Columbia Banking System has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media prefer FHB or COLB?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Columbia Banking System had 10 more articles in the media than First Hawaiian. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Columbia Banking System and 2 mentions for First Hawaiian. Columbia Banking System's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat First Hawaiian's score of 1.02 indicating that Columbia Banking System is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Hawaiian 0 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Columbia Banking System 10 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 29

Do analysts recommend FRME or COLB?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants presently has a consensus target price of $48.33, indicating a potential upside of 17.17%. Columbia Banking System has a consensus target price of $32.13, indicating a potential upside of 4.03%. Given First Merchants' higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe First Merchants is more favorable than Columbia Banking System. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Merchants 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33 Columbia Banking System 0 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.43

Question 30

Is FRME or COLB a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Columbia Banking System pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. First Merchants pays out 43.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Columbia Banking System pays out 59.0% 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 Merchants has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years and Columbia Banking System has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

Question 31

Which has better valuation and earnings, FRME or COLB?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Banking System has higher revenue and earnings than First Merchants. First Merchants is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Columbia Banking System, 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 Merchants $1.05B 2.47 $226M $3.40 12.13 Columbia Banking System $3.21B 2.78 $550M $2.51 12.30

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

73.9% of First Merchants shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.5% of Columbia Banking System shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of First Merchants shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Columbia Banking System 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.

Question 33

Is FRME or COLB more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Banking System has a net margin of 19.28% compared to First Merchants' net margin of 18.87%. Columbia Banking System's return on equity of 11.41% beat First Merchants' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Merchants 18.87% 9.58% 1.21% Columbia Banking System 19.28% 11.41% 1.30%

Question 34

Which has more volatility and risk, FRME or COLB?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants has a beta of 0.85, indicating that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Columbia Banking System has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media favor FRME or COLB?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Columbia Banking System had 8 more articles in the media than First Merchants. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Columbia Banking System and 4 mentions for First Merchants. Columbia Banking System's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat First Merchants' score of 0.29 indicating that Columbia Banking System is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Merchants 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Columbia Banking System 10 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	Columbia Banking System	BANKS Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$8.94B	$2.41B	$14.02B	$12.20B
Dividend Yield	4.73%	3.01%	5.74%	5.66%
P/E Ratio	12.30	12.15	20.16	24.34
Price / Sales	2.78	2.93	148.67	135.40
Price / Cash	11.78	12.11	19.50	37.92
Price / Book	1.18	1.36	2.27	6.70
Net Income	$550M	$187.34M	$1.14B	$337.21M
7 Day Performance	2.42%	0.76%	1.88%	1.78%
1 Month Performance	7.33%	5.52%	3.35%	3.64%
1 Year Performance	36.70%	31.58%	12.98%	28.19%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
COLB Columbia Banking System	4.3675 of 5 stars	$30.88 -0.2%	$32.13 +4.0%	+36.9%	$8.94B	$3.21B	12.30	6,005	Positive News
ABCB Ameris Bancorp	2.8623 of 5 stars	$87.49 -1.6%	$90.17 +3.1%	+44.2%	$5.89B	$1.20B	16.79	2,850	News Coverage
BANR Banner	3.1376 of 5 stars	$65.87 -2.0%	$71.00 +7.8%	+7.1%	$2.28B	$877.77M	11.09	1,934
CATY Cathay General Bancorp	2.2515 of 5 stars	$60.11 -1.4%	$51.75 -13.9%	+38.9%	$4.09B	$1.38B	12.39	1,268	Positive News
FHB First Hawaiian	2.1777 of 5 stars	$28.20 -1.7%	$27.56 -2.3%	+20.5%	$3.49B	$1.17B	12.37	2,000	Positive News

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Do analysts prefer COLB or ABCB?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of COLB or ABCB?

Is COLB or ABCB a better dividend stock?

Does the media refer more to COLB or ABCB?

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Is COLB or CATY a better dividend stock?

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Is FHB or COLB more profitable?

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