Which has better earnings and valuation, BUSE or ESQ?

First Busey has higher revenue and earnings than Esquire Financial. First Busey is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Esquire 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 First Busey $1.04B 2.18 $135.26M $2.25 11.93 Esquire Financial $164.50M 5.58 $50.82M $5.95 17.84

Does the media favor BUSE or ESQ?

In the previous week, First Busey and First Busey both had 4 articles in the media. Esquire Financial's average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat First Busey's score of 0.92 indicating that Esquire Financial is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Busey 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Esquire Financial 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor FBIZ or ESQ?

In the previous week, Esquire Financial had 1 more articles in the media than First Business Financial Services. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Esquire Financial and 3 mentions for First Business Financial Services. Esquire Financial's average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat First Business Financial Services' score of 0.63 indicating that Esquire Financial is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Business Financial Services 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Esquire Financial 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor ESQ or IBCP?

In the previous week, Esquire Financial and Esquire Financial both had 4 articles in the media. Esquire Financial's average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat Independent Bank's score of 0.75 indicating that Esquire Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Esquire Financial 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Independent Bank 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer ESQ or SHBI?

In the previous week, Esquire Financial had 2 more articles in the media than Shore Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Esquire Financial and 2 mentions for Shore Bancshares. Esquire Financial's average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat Shore Bancshares' score of 1.25 indicating that Esquire Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Esquire Financial 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Shore Bancshares 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Esquire Financial (ESQ) Competitors

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ESQ vs. BUSE, FBIZ, FMBH, IBCP, and SHBI

Should you buy Esquire Financial stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Esquire Financial with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Esquire Financial include First Busey (BUSE), First Business Financial Services (FBIZ), First Mid Bancshares (FMBH), Independent Bank (IBCP), and Shore Bancshares (SHBI). These companies are all part of the "finance" sector.

How does Esquire Financial compare to First Busey?

First Busey (NASDAQ:BUSE) and Esquire Financial (NASDAQ:ESQ) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment, risk, valuation and earnings.

First Busey currently has a consensus price target of $27.50, suggesting a potential upside of 2.44%. Esquire Financial has a consensus price target of $120.33, suggesting a potential upside of 13.35%. Given Esquire Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Esquire Financial is more favorable than First Busey.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
First Busey	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57
Esquire Financial	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

56.5% of First Busey shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.7% of Esquire Financial shares are held by institutional investors. 3.8% of First Busey shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 18.0% of Esquire Financial shares are held by company 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.

First Busey has a beta of 0.72, meaning that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Esquire Financial has a beta of 0.39, meaning that its stock price is 61% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, First Busey and First Busey both had 4 articles in the media. Esquire Financial's average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat First Busey's score of 0.92 indicating that Esquire Financial is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
First Busey	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Esquire Financial	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Esquire Financial has a net margin of 29.96% compared to First Busey's net margin of 19.16%. Esquire Financial's return on equity of 18.30% beat First Busey's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Busey	19.16%	10.19%	1.36%
Esquire Financial	29.96%	18.30%	2.30%

First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Esquire Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. First Busey pays out 46.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Esquire Financial pays out 13.4% 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. First Busey has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years and Esquire Financial has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. First Busey is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

First Busey has higher revenue and earnings than Esquire Financial. First Busey is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Esquire 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
First Busey	$1.04B	2.18	$135.26M	$2.25	11.93
Esquire Financial	$164.50M	5.58	$50.82M	$5.95	17.84

Summary

Esquire Financial beats First Busey on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Esquire Financial compare to First Business Financial Services?

First Business Financial Services (NASDAQ:FBIZ) and Esquire Financial (NASDAQ:ESQ) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Esquire Financial has a net margin of 29.96% compared to First Business Financial Services' net margin of 18.16%. Esquire Financial's return on equity of 18.30% beat First Business Financial Services' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Business Financial Services	18.16%	14.60%	1.25%
Esquire Financial	29.96%	18.30%	2.30%

First Business Financial Services currently has a consensus target price of $65.50, indicating a potential upside of 17.40%. Esquire Financial has a consensus target price of $120.33, indicating a potential upside of 13.35%. Given First Business Financial Services' higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe First Business Financial Services is more favorable than Esquire Financial.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
First Business Financial Services	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Esquire Financial	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Esquire Financial has lower revenue, but higher earnings than First Business Financial Services. First Business Financial Services is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Esquire 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
First Business Financial Services	$279.25M	1.67	$50.32M	$6.07	9.19
Esquire Financial	$164.50M	5.58	$50.82M	$5.95	17.84

First Business Financial Services pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Esquire Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. First Business Financial Services pays out 22.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Esquire Financial pays out 13.4% 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. First Business Financial Services has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years and Esquire Financial has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. First Business Financial Services is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

60.1% of First Business Financial Services shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.7% of Esquire Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.0% of First Business Financial Services shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 18.0% of Esquire Financial shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

First Business Financial Services has a beta of 0.68, meaning that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Esquire Financial has a beta of 0.39, meaning that its share price is 61% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Esquire Financial had 1 more articles in the media than First Business Financial Services. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Esquire Financial and 3 mentions for First Business Financial Services. Esquire Financial's average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat First Business Financial Services' score of 0.63 indicating that Esquire Financial is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
First Business Financial Services	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Esquire Financial	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Esquire Financial beats First Business Financial Services on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Esquire Financial compare to First Mid Bancshares?

First Mid Bancshares (NASDAQ:FMBH) and Esquire Financial (NASDAQ:ESQ) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and earnings.

First Mid Bancshares has higher revenue and earnings than Esquire Financial. First Mid Bancshares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Esquire 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
First Mid Bancshares	$466.04M	2.46	$91.75M	$3.97	10.86
Esquire Financial	$164.50M	5.58	$50.82M	$5.95	17.84

First Mid Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Esquire Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. First Mid Bancshares pays out 25.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Esquire Financial pays out 13.4% 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. First Mid Bancshares has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Esquire Financial has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Esquire Financial had 3 more articles in the media than First Mid Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Esquire Financial and 1 mentions for First Mid Bancshares. First Mid Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat Esquire Financial's score of 1.44 indicating that First Mid Bancshares is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
First Mid Bancshares	Positive
Esquire Financial	Positive

First Mid Bancshares has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Esquire Financial has a beta of 0.39, indicating that its stock price is 61% less volatile than the broader market.

First Mid Bancshares presently has a consensus target price of $49.50, indicating a potential upside of 14.77%. Esquire Financial has a consensus target price of $120.33, indicating a potential upside of 13.35%. Given First Mid Bancshares' higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe First Mid Bancshares is more favorable than Esquire Financial.

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
Esquire Financial	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

47.6% of First Mid Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.7% of Esquire Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.0% of First Mid Bancshares shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 18.0% of Esquire Financial shares are owned 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.

Esquire Financial has a net margin of 29.96% compared to First Mid Bancshares' net margin of 19.95%. Esquire Financial's return on equity of 18.30% 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%
Esquire Financial	29.96%	18.30%	2.30%

Summary

Esquire Financial beats First Mid Bancshares on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Esquire Financial compare to Independent Bank?

Esquire Financial (NASDAQ:ESQ) and Independent Bank (NASDAQ:IBCP) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership and earnings.

Esquire Financial currently has a consensus price target of $120.33, indicating a potential upside of 13.35%. Independent Bank has a consensus price target of $37.00, indicating a potential upside of 11.48%. Given Esquire Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Esquire Financial is more favorable than Independent Bank.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Esquire Financial	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Independent Bank	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

Independent Bank has higher revenue and earnings than Esquire Financial. Independent Bank is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Esquire 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
Esquire Financial	$164.50M	5.58	$50.82M	$5.95	17.84
Independent Bank	$315.38M	2.17	$68.54M	$3.35	9.91

In the previous week, Esquire Financial and Esquire Financial both had 4 articles in the media. Esquire Financial's average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat Independent Bank's score of 0.75 indicating that Esquire Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Esquire Financial	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Independent Bank	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Esquire Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Independent Bank pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Esquire Financial pays out 13.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Independent Bank pays out 33.4% 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. Esquire Financial has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Independent Bank has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years. Independent Bank is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Esquire Financial has a beta of 0.39, suggesting that its stock price is 61% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Independent Bank has a beta of 0.71, suggesting that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

Esquire Financial has a net margin of 29.96% compared to Independent Bank's net margin of 22.02%. Esquire Financial's return on equity of 18.30% beat Independent Bank's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Esquire Financial	29.96%	18.30%	2.30%
Independent Bank	22.02%	14.15%	1.27%

54.7% of Esquire Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.4% of Independent Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. 18.0% of Esquire Financial shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.9% of Independent Bank shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Esquire Financial beats Independent Bank on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Esquire Financial compare to Shore Bancshares?

Esquire Financial (NASDAQ:ESQ) and Shore Bancshares (NASDAQ:SHBI) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

Esquire Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Shore Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Esquire Financial pays out 13.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Shore Bancshares pays out 25.5% 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. Esquire Financial has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

54.7% of Esquire Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.8% of Shore Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. 18.0% of Esquire Financial shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.7% of Shore Bancshares shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Shore Bancshares has higher revenue and earnings than Esquire Financial. Shore Bancshares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Esquire 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
Esquire Financial	$164.50M	5.58	$50.82M	$5.95	17.84
Shore Bancshares	$342.72M	1.95	$59.51M	$1.88	10.63

In the previous week, Esquire Financial had 2 more articles in the media than Shore Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Esquire Financial and 2 mentions for Shore Bancshares. Esquire Financial's average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat Shore Bancshares' score of 1.25 indicating that Esquire Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Esquire Financial	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Shore Bancshares	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Esquire Financial has a beta of 0.39, suggesting that its share price is 61% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Shore Bancshares has a beta of 0.84, suggesting that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

Esquire Financial presently has a consensus price target of $120.33, indicating a potential upside of 13.35%. Shore Bancshares has a consensus price target of $21.33, indicating a potential upside of 6.72%. Given Esquire Financial's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Esquire Financial is more favorable than Shore Bancshares.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Esquire Financial	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Shore Bancshares	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Esquire Financial has a net margin of 29.96% compared to Shore Bancshares' net margin of 18.20%. Esquire Financial's return on equity of 18.30% beat Shore Bancshares' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Esquire Financial	29.96%	18.30%	2.30%
Shore Bancshares	18.20%	11.84%	1.12%

Summary

Esquire Financial beats Shore Bancshares on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ESQ vs. The Competition

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Metric	Esquire Financial	BANKS Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$949.39M	$1.10B	$13.57B	$12.54B
Dividend Yield	0.73%	2.67%	5.76%	5.22%
P/E Ratio	17.84	18.31	19.70	24.18
Price / Sales	5.58	2.25	141.24	112.26
Price / Cash	17.58	24.22	19.87	57.13
Price / Book	3.14	1.16	2.17	6.72
Net Income	$50.82M	$75.93M	$1.13B	$337.19M
7 Day Performance	-3.51%	-1.41%	-0.69%	0.48%
1 Month Performance	-0.79%	-0.17%	-0.44%	5.07%
1 Year Performance	17.53%	24.39%	11.16%	34.25%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
ESQ Esquire Financial	3.8622 of 5 stars	$106.16 -3.4%	$120.33 +13.3%	+24.5%	$949.39M	$164.50M	17.84	110	Positive News Analyst Upgrade
BUSE First Busey	4.2346 of 5 stars	$27.57 +1.8%	$27.50 -0.3%	+24.9%	$2.29B	$1.04B	12.25	1,948	Positive News
FBIZ First Business Financial Services	4.4053 of 5 stars	$57.66 +1.0%	$65.50 +13.6%	+19.6%	$477.31M	$279.25M	9.50	340	Positive News Analyst Downgrade
FMBH First Mid Bancshares	4.2532 of 5 stars	$44.29 +1.6%	$49.50 +11.8%	+25.8%	$1.16B	$466.04M	11.16	1,170	Positive News
IBCP Independent Bank	4.2265 of 5 stars	$34.36 +1.4%	$37.00 +7.7%	+9.7%	$698.55M	$315.38M	10.26	920

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ESQ vs. BUSE, FBIZ, FMBH, IBCP, and SHBI

How does Esquire Financial compare to First Busey?

Do analysts prefer BUSE or ESQ?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in BUSE or ESQ?

Which has more risk and volatility, BUSE or ESQ?

Does the media favor BUSE or ESQ?

Is BUSE or ESQ more profitable?

Is BUSE or ESQ a better dividend stock?

Which has better earnings and valuation, BUSE or ESQ?

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How does Esquire Financial compare to First Business Financial Services?

Is FBIZ or ESQ more profitable?

Do analysts recommend FBIZ or ESQ?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, FBIZ or ESQ?

Is FBIZ or ESQ a better dividend stock?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in FBIZ or ESQ?

Which has more risk & volatility, FBIZ or ESQ?

Does the media favor FBIZ or ESQ?

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How does Esquire Financial compare to First Mid Bancshares?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, FMBH or ESQ?

Is FMBH or ESQ a better dividend stock?

Does the media favor FMBH or ESQ?

Which has more volatility and risk, FMBH or ESQ?

Do analysts rate FMBH or ESQ?

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

Is FMBH or ESQ more profitable?

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How does Esquire Financial compare to Independent Bank?

Do analysts rate ESQ or IBCP?

Which has better valuation and earnings, ESQ or IBCP?

Does the media favor ESQ or IBCP?

Is ESQ or IBCP a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility and risk, ESQ or IBCP?

Is ESQ or IBCP more profitable?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in ESQ or IBCP?

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How does Esquire Financial compare to Shore Bancshares?

Is ESQ or SHBI a better dividend stock?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in ESQ or SHBI?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, ESQ or SHBI?

Does the media prefer ESQ or SHBI?

Which has more volatility & risk, ESQ or SHBI?

Do analysts recommend ESQ or SHBI?

Is ESQ or SHBI more profitable?

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