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FCAP vs. SPFI, IBCP, BETR, ALRS, and HIVE

Should you be buying First Capital stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of First Capital include South Plains Financial (SPFI), Independent Bank (IBCP), Better Home & Finance (BETR), Alerus Financial (ALRS), and HIVE Digital Technologies (HIVE). These companies are all part of the "banking" industry.

How does First Capital compare to South Plains Financial?

First Capital (NASDAQ:FCAP) and South Plains Financial (NASDAQ:SPFI) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

11.7% of First Capital shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.0% of South Plains Financial shares are held by institutional investors. 4.1% of First Capital shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 24.3% of South Plains Financial shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

First Capital has a net margin of 26.03% compared to South Plains Financial's net margin of 20.22%. First Capital's return on equity of 12.91% beat South Plains Financial's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
First Capital26.03% 12.91% 1.39%
South Plains Financial 20.22%12.78%1.37%

First Capital pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. South Plains Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. First Capital pays out 23.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. South Plains Financial pays out 19.0% 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 Capital has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years and South Plains Financial has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years.

South Plains Financial has a consensus target price of $46.25, suggesting a potential upside of 14.17%. Given South Plains Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe South Plains Financial is more favorable than First Capital.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
First Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
South Plains Financial
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

In the previous week, South Plains Financial had 4 more articles in the media than First Capital. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for South Plains Financial and 2 mentions for First Capital. First Capital's average media sentiment score of 1.33 beat South Plains Financial's score of 0.04 indicating that First Capital is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
First Capital
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
South Plains Financial
0 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

First Capital has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, South Plains Financial has a beta of 0.48, indicating that its stock price is 52% less volatile than the S&P 500.

South Plains Financial has higher revenue and earnings than First Capital. First Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than South Plains Financial, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
First Capital$65.31M2.79$16.37M$5.2310.40
South Plains Financial$296.89M2.23$58.47M$3.5711.35

Summary

South Plains Financial beats First Capital on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Capital compare to Independent Bank?

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

First Capital has a net margin of 26.03% compared to Independent Bank's net margin of 22.02%. Independent Bank's return on equity of 14.32% beat First Capital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Independent Bank22.02% 14.32% 1.28%
First Capital 26.03%12.91%1.39%

In the previous week, Independent Bank and Independent Bank both had 2 articles in the media. First Capital's average media sentiment score of 1.33 beat Independent Bank's score of 0.21 indicating that First Capital is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Independent Bank
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
First Capital
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Independent Bank pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. First Capital pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Independent Bank pays out 33.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Capital pays out 23.7% 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. Independent Bank has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years and First Capital has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Independent Bank is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Independent Bank currently has a consensus target price of $37.00, suggesting a potential upside of 10.38%. Given Independent Bank's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Independent Bank is more favorable than First Capital.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Independent Bank
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
First Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Independent Bank has a beta of 0.71, suggesting that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, First Capital has a beta of 0.68, suggesting that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the S&P 500.

79.4% of Independent Bank shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.7% of First Capital shares are held by institutional investors. 5.9% of Independent Bank shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.1% of First Capital 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.

Independent Bank has higher revenue and earnings than First Capital. Independent Bank is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Capital, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Independent Bank$315.38M2.19$68.54M$3.3510.01
First Capital$65.31M2.79$16.37M$5.2310.40

Summary

Independent Bank beats First Capital on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Capital compare to Better Home & Finance?

Better Home & Finance (NASDAQ:BETR) and First Capital (NASDAQ:FCAP) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends and valuation.

20.9% of Better Home & Finance shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.7% of First Capital shares are held by institutional investors. 23.6% of Better Home & Finance shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.1% of First Capital shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Better Home & Finance presently has a consensus target price of $46.50, suggesting a potential upside of 9.59%. Given Better Home & Finance's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Better Home & Finance is more favorable than First Capital.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Better Home & Finance
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
First Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

First Capital has a net margin of 26.03% compared to Better Home & Finance's net margin of -100.61%. First Capital's return on equity of 12.91% beat Better Home & Finance's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Better Home & Finance-100.61% -1,075.07% -11.22%
First Capital 26.03%12.91%1.39%

First Capital has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Better Home & Finance. Better Home & Finance is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Capital, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Better Home & Finance$164.87M4.23-$165.87M-$10.81N/A
First Capital$65.31M2.79$16.37M$5.2310.40

Better Home & Finance has a beta of 1.83, meaning that its stock price is 83% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, First Capital has a beta of 0.68, meaning that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the S&P 500.

In the previous week, Better Home & Finance had 5 more articles in the media than First Capital. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Better Home & Finance and 2 mentions for First Capital. First Capital's average media sentiment score of 1.33 beat Better Home & Finance's score of 0.68 indicating that First Capital is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Better Home & Finance
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
First Capital
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Better Home & Finance beats First Capital on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Capital compare to Alerus Financial?

Alerus Financial (NASDAQ:ALRS) and First Capital (NASDAQ:FCAP) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends and valuation.

Alerus Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. First Capital pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Alerus Financial pays out 81.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. First Capital pays out 23.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Alerus Financial has raised its dividend for 25 consecutive years and First Capital has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Alerus Financial is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Alerus Financial presently has a consensus target price of $28.38, suggesting a potential upside of 4.70%. Given Alerus Financial's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Alerus Financial is more favorable than First Capital.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alerus Financial
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29
First Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

51.3% of Alerus Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.7% of First Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.3% of Alerus Financial shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.1% of First Capital shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Alerus Financial has a beta of 0.67, indicating that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, First Capital has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the S&P 500.

First Capital has a net margin of 26.03% compared to Alerus Financial's net margin of 6.74%. Alerus Financial's return on equity of 14.39% beat First Capital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alerus Financial6.74% 14.39% 1.51%
First Capital 26.03%12.91%1.39%

Alerus Financial has higher revenue and earnings than First Capital. First Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alerus Financial, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alerus Financial$399.92M1.73$17.44M$1.0326.31
First Capital$65.31M2.79$16.37M$5.2310.40

In the previous week, Alerus Financial had 12 more articles in the media than First Capital. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Alerus Financial and 2 mentions for First Capital. First Capital's average media sentiment score of 1.33 beat Alerus Financial's score of 0.85 indicating that First Capital is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Alerus Financial
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
First Capital
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Alerus Financial beats First Capital on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Capital compare to HIVE Digital Technologies?

HIVE Digital Technologies (NASDAQ:HIVE) and First Capital (NASDAQ:FCAP) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations and dividends.

HIVE Digital Technologies presently has a consensus target price of $6.17, suggesting a potential upside of 117.14%. Given HIVE Digital Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe HIVE Digital Technologies is more favorable than First Capital.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
HIVE Digital Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
First Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

24.4% of HIVE Digital Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.7% of First Capital shares are held by institutional investors. 4.1% of First Capital 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.

HIVE Digital Technologies has a beta of 3.5, indicating that its share price is 250% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, First Capital has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its share price is 32% less volatile than the S&P 500.

First Capital has a net margin of 26.03% compared to HIVE Digital Technologies' net margin of -47.89%. First Capital's return on equity of 12.91% beat HIVE Digital Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
HIVE Digital Technologies-47.89% -19.81% -17.54%
First Capital 26.03%12.91%1.39%

First Capital has lower revenue, but higher earnings than HIVE Digital Technologies. HIVE Digital Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Capital, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
HIVE Digital Technologies$115.28M6.46-$3M-$0.60N/A
First Capital$65.31M2.79$16.37M$5.2310.40

In the previous week, HIVE Digital Technologies and HIVE Digital Technologies both had 2 articles in the media. First Capital's average media sentiment score of 1.33 beat HIVE Digital Technologies' score of 0.67 indicating that First Capital is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
HIVE Digital Technologies
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
First Capital
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

First Capital beats HIVE Digital Technologies on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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FCAP vs. The Competition

MetricFirst CapitalFIN IndustryFinance SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$178.32M$642.88M$13.38B$11.86B
Dividend Yield2.33%2.87%5.77%5.21%
P/E Ratio10.4013.5623.3328.48
Price / Sales2.792.45177.6060.43
Price / Cash8.3416.2219.7236.52
Price / Book1.321.132.216.67
Net Income$16.37M$44.66M$1.11B$332.64M
7 Day Performance-3.55%0.21%0.03%2.01%
1 Month Performance8.67%4.31%4.66%9.19%
1 Year Performance5.28%20.91%13.62%39.59%

First Capital Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
FCAP
First Capital
1.378 of 5 stars
$54.40
+2.1%
N/AN/A$178.32M$65.31M10.40220
SPFI
South Plains Financial
4.3047 of 5 stars
$43.85
+1.4%
$46.75
+6.6%
N/A$706.63M$296.89M12.75680
IBCP
Independent Bank
4.2109 of 5 stars
$34.18
+2.0%
$37.00
+8.3%
N/A$689.92M$315.38M10.20920
BETR
Better Home & Finance
3.2707 of 5 stars
$42.18
+3.7%
$40.00
-5.2%
N/A$668.85M$164.87MN/A1,329
ALRS
Alerus Financial
3.6319 of 5 stars
$26.03
+0.3%
$26.00
-0.1%
N/A$663.03M$399.92M39.44840

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