Question 1

Do analysts recommend COLB or ABCB?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Banking System currently has a consensus target price of $33.35, indicating a potential upside of 2.01%. Ameris Bancorp has a consensus target price of $91.67, indicating a potential upside of 2.09%. Given Ameris Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ameris Bancorp is more favorable than Columbia Banking System. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Columbia Banking System 1 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.36 Ameris Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.43

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 4.5%. 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 14.5% 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. 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 3

Which has better earnings and 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 2.88 $550M $2.51 13.02 Ameris Bancorp $1.23B 4.90 $358.68M $5.53 16.24

Question 4

Do institutionals and insiders 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 insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of Ameris 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.

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 19.96%. Columbia Banking System's return on equity of 11.33% beat Ameris Bancorp's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Columbia Banking System 19.96% 11.33% 1.31% 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, meaning that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ameris Bancorp has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media prefer COLB or ABCB?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Columbia Banking System had 2 more articles in the media than Ameris Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Columbia Banking System and 3 mentions for Ameris Bancorp. Ameris Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.80 beat Columbia Banking System's score of 0.96 indicating that Ameris Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Columbia Banking System 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Ameris Bancorp 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Question 8

Do analysts recommend BANR or COLB?

Accepted Answer

Banner currently has a consensus price target of $72.75, suggesting a potential downside of 1.70%. Columbia Banking System has a consensus price target of $33.35, suggesting a potential upside of 2.01%. Given Columbia Banking System's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Columbia Banking System is more favorable than Banner. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Banner 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33 Columbia Banking System 1 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.36

Question 9

Is BANR or COLB a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Banner pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Columbia Banking System pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. Banner pays out 34.3% 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 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 10

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, BANR or COLB?

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 Banner $877.77M 2.87 $195.38M $6.06 12.21 Columbia Banking System $3.21B 2.88 $550M $2.51 13.02

Question 11

Do institutionals and insiders believe in BANR or COLB?

Accepted Answer

87.3% of Banner shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.5% of Columbia Banking System shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Banner shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Columbia Banking System shares are owned 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 12

Is BANR or COLB more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Banner has a net margin of 23.55% compared to Columbia Banking System's net margin of 19.96%. Columbia Banking System's return on equity of 11.33% beat Banner's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Banner 23.55% 10.72% 1.27% Columbia Banking System 19.96% 11.33% 1.31%

Question 13

Which has more risk & volatility, BANR or COLB?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Does the media favor BANR or COLB?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Columbia Banking System had 1 more articles in the media than Banner. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Columbia Banking System and 4 mentions for Banner. Columbia Banking System's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Banner's score of 0.52 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 Banner 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Columbia Banking System 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 15

Do analysts recommend COLB or CATY?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Banking System currently has a consensus target price of $33.35, indicating a potential upside of 2.01%. Cathay General Bancorp has a consensus target price of $62.25, indicating a potential downside of 4.13%. Given Columbia Banking System's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly 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 1 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.36 Cathay General Bancorp 1 Sell rating(s) 4 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 4.5%. Cathay General Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Columbia Banking System pays out 59.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cathay General Bancorp pays out 29.7% 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 preferable earnings & valuation, COLB or CATY?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Banking System has higher revenue and earnings than Cathay General Bancorp. Cathay General Bancorp 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 2.88 $550M $2.51 13.02 Cathay General Bancorp $1.38B 3.13 $315.12M $5.12 12.68

Question 18

Do institutionals & insiders believe in COLB or CATY?

Accepted Answer

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

Is COLB or CATY more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Cathay General Bancorp has a net margin of 24.66% compared to Columbia Banking System's net margin of 19.96%. Cathay General Bancorp's return on equity of 11.71% beat Columbia Banking System's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Columbia Banking System 19.96% 11.33% 1.31% Cathay General Bancorp 24.66% 11.71% 1.43%

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 favor COLB or CATY?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Cathay General Bancorp had 4 more articles in the media than Columbia Banking System. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Cathay General Bancorp and 5 mentions for Columbia Banking System. Columbia Banking System's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Cathay General Bancorp's score of 0.33 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 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Cathay General Bancorp 3 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Question 22

Do analysts rate CVBF or COLB?

Accepted Answer

CVB Financial currently has a consensus price target of $26.25, indicating a potential upside of 12.90%. Columbia Banking System has a consensus price target of $33.35, indicating a potential upside of 2.01%. Given CVB Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe CVB Financial is more favorable than Columbia Banking System. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score CVB Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.80 Columbia Banking System 1 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.36

Question 23

Is CVBF or COLB a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

CVB Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Columbia Banking System pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. CVB Financial pays out 55.2% 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 valuation and earnings, CVBF or COLB?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Banking System has higher revenue and earnings than CVB Financial. Columbia Banking System is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CVB 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 CVB Financial $573.98M 7.13 $209.30M $1.45 16.03 Columbia Banking System $3.21B 2.88 $550M $2.51 13.02

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

74.2% of CVB Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.5% of Columbia Banking System shares are held by institutional investors. 6.4% of CVB Financial shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Columbia Banking System 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 26

Is CVBF or COLB more profitable?

Accepted Answer

CVB Financial has a net margin of 29.02% compared to Columbia Banking System's net margin of 19.96%. Columbia Banking System's return on equity of 11.33% beat CVB Financial's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets CVB Financial 29.02% 9.21% 1.36% Columbia Banking System 19.96% 11.33% 1.31%

Question 27

Which has more risk and volatility, CVBF or COLB?

Accepted Answer

CVB Financial has a beta of 0.65, indicating that its share price is 35% 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 CVBF or COLB?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Columbia Banking System had 1 more articles in the media than CVB Financial. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Columbia Banking System and 4 mentions for CVB Financial. Columbia Banking System's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat CVB Financial's score of 0.47 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 CVB Financial 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Columbia Banking System 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 29

Do analysts recommend COLB or FHB?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Banking System currently has a consensus price target of $33.35, indicating a potential upside of 2.01%. First Hawaiian has a consensus price target of $30.25, indicating a potential upside of 9.36%. Given First Hawaiian's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe First Hawaiian is more favorable than Columbia Banking System. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Columbia Banking System 1 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.36 First Hawaiian 3 Sell rating(s) 6 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.91

Question 30

Is COLB or FHB a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Banking System pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. First Hawaiian pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Columbia Banking System pays out 59.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Hawaiian pays out 45.2% 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. 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 31

Which has better earnings and valuation, COLB or FHB?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Banking System has higher revenue and earnings than First Hawaiian. First Hawaiian 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 2.88 $550M $2.51 13.02 First Hawaiian $1.17B 2.88 $276.27M $2.30 12.03

Question 32

Do institutionals and insiders believe in COLB or FHB?

Accepted Answer

92.5% of Columbia Banking System shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.6% of First Hawaiian shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Columbia Banking System shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of First Hawaiian shares are owned 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 33

Is COLB or FHB more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Hawaiian has a net margin of 24.41% compared to Columbia Banking System's net margin of 19.96%. Columbia Banking System's return on equity of 11.33% beat First Hawaiian's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Columbia Banking System 19.96% 11.33% 1.31% First Hawaiian 24.41% 10.27% 1.19%

Question 34

Which has more volatility and risk, COLB or FHB?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Banking System has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Hawaiian has a beta of 0.73, indicating that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media refer more to COLB or FHB?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Columbia Banking System and Columbia Banking System both had 5 articles in the media. Columbia Banking System's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat First Hawaiian's score of 0.15 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 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Hawaiian 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Metric	Columbia Banking System	Banks Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$9.25B	$22.84B	$13.87B	$13.07B
Dividend Yield	4.53%	3.14%	5.87%	10.64%
P/E Ratio	13.02	28.29	29.40	25.40
Price / Sales	2.88	9.69	507.22	125.76
Price / Cash	12.30	16.33	37.26	53.27
Price / Book	1.22	1.38	2.81	6.21
Net Income	$550M	$2.57B	$1.31B	$347.71M
7 Day Performance	4.64%	1.05%	0.77%	1.08%
1 Month Performance	-2.74%	2.31%	1.43%	1.87%
1 Year Performance	27.50%	27.82%	12.06%	20.79%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
COLB Columbia Banking System	4.5225 of 5 stars	$32.69 +0.8%	$33.35 +2.0%	+27.5%	$9.25B	$3.21B	13.02	6,005	Dividend Announcement
ABCB Ameris Bancorp	3.7877 of 5 stars	$87.46 -0.3%	$91.67 +4.8%	+28.2%	$5.89B	$1.23B	16.79	2,850	Positive News
BANR Banner	3.3997 of 5 stars	$71.41 +1.0%	$72.75 +1.9%	+16.1%	$2.43B	$673.26M	11.78	1,934
CATY Cathay General Bancorp	3.6335 of 5 stars	$63.37 -0.1%	$62.25 -1.8%	+37.3%	$4.25B	$1.38B	12.38	1,268	Analyst Downgrade Insider Trade
CVBF CVB Financial	4.8842 of 5 stars	$22.55 -0.5%	$26.25 +16.4%	+20.2%	$4.00B	$648.47M	15.55	1,079	Analyst Upgrade

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Do analysts recommend COLB or ABCB?

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Do institutionals & insiders believe in COLB or CATY?

Is COLB or CATY a better dividend stock?

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