Question 1

Do analysts prefer FCCO or THFF?

Accepted Answer

First Community currently has a consensus price target of $37.50, indicating a potential upside of 11.41%. First Financial Corporation Indiana has a consensus price target of $86.00, indicating a potential upside of 8.03%. Given First Community's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe First Community is more favorable than First Financial Corporation Indiana. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Community 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67 First Financial Corporation Indiana 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.40

Question 2

Is FCCO or THFF a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Community pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. First Financial Corporation Indiana pays an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. First Community pays out 25.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Financial Corporation Indiana pays out 31.4% 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 Community has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years and First Financial Corporation Indiana has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

Question 3

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, FCCO or THFF?

Accepted Answer

First Financial Corporation Indiana has higher revenue and earnings than First Community. First Financial Corporation Indiana is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Community, 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 Community $114M 2.78 $19.20M $2.68 12.56 First Financial Corporation Indiana $347.56M 2.72 $79.21M $7.14 11.15

Question 4

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in FCCO or THFF?

Accepted Answer

61.3% of First Community shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.7% of First Financial Corporation Indiana shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.8% of First Community shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.0% of First Financial Corporation Indiana shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 5

Is FCCO or THFF more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Financial Corporation Indiana has a net margin of 23.32% compared to First Community's net margin of 18.32%. First Community's return on equity of 13.23% beat First Financial Corporation Indiana's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Community 18.32% 13.23% 1.16% First Financial Corporation Indiana 23.32% 13.02% 1.43%

Question 6

Which has more volatility & risk, FCCO or THFF?

Accepted Answer

First Community has a beta of 0.34, meaning that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Financial Corporation Indiana has a beta of 0.42, meaning that its stock price is 58% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media favor FCCO or THFF?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Financial Corporation Indiana had 2 more articles in the media than First Community. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for First Financial Corporation Indiana and 2 mentions for First Community. First Financial Corporation Indiana's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat First Community's score of 0.90 indicating that First Financial Corporation Indiana is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Community 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Financial Corporation Indiana 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts rate FCCO or CBAN?

Accepted Answer

First Community currently has a consensus target price of $37.50, suggesting a potential upside of 11.41%. Colony Bankcorp has a consensus target price of $23.00, suggesting a potential upside of 7.82%. Given First Community's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe First Community is more favorable than Colony Bankcorp. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Community 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67 Colony Bankcorp 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.25

Question 9

Is FCCO or CBAN a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Community pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Colony Bankcorp pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. First Community pays out 25.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Colony Bankcorp pays out 29.1% 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 Community has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Colony Bankcorp has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years. Colony Bankcorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 10

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, FCCO or CBAN?

Accepted Answer

Colony Bankcorp has higher revenue and earnings than First Community. First Community is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Colony Bankcorp, 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 Community $114M 2.78 $19.20M $2.68 12.56 Colony Bankcorp $151.63M 2.99 $28.25M $1.65 12.93

Question 11

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of FCCO or CBAN?

Accepted Answer

61.3% of First Community shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.4% of Colony Bankcorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.8% of First Community shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.9% of Colony Bankcorp shares are owned by company 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 FCCO or CBAN more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Community has a net margin of 18.32% compared to Colony Bankcorp's net margin of 15.42%. First Community's return on equity of 13.23% beat Colony Bankcorp's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Community 18.32% 13.23% 1.16% Colony Bankcorp 15.42% 10.40% 1.06%

Question 13

Which has more risk & volatility, FCCO or CBAN?

Accepted Answer

First Community has a beta of 0.34, indicating that its share price is 66% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Colony Bankcorp has a beta of 0.55, indicating that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media refer more to FCCO or CBAN?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Colony Bankcorp had 5 more articles in the media than First Community. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Colony Bankcorp and 2 mentions for First Community. Colony Bankcorp's average media sentiment score of 1.40 beat First Community's score of 0.90 indicating that Colony Bankcorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Community 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Colony Bankcorp 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 15

Do analysts rate FCCO or HFWA?

Accepted Answer

First Community currently has a consensus price target of $37.50, indicating a potential upside of 11.41%. Heritage Financial has a consensus price target of $32.50, indicating a potential upside of 11.91%. Given Heritage Financial's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Heritage Financial is more favorable than First Community. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Community 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67 Heritage Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 16

Is FCCO or HFWA a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Community pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Heritage Financial pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. First Community pays out 25.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Heritage Financial pays out 47.6% 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. First Community has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Heritage Financial has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years. Heritage Financial is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 17

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, FCCO or HFWA?

Accepted Answer

Heritage Financial has higher revenue and earnings than First Community. First Community is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Heritage 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 Community $114M 2.78 $19.20M $2.68 12.56 Heritage Financial $294.09M 4.04 $67.53M $2.10 13.83

Question 18

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in FCCO or HFWA?

Accepted Answer

61.3% of First Community shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.3% of Heritage Financial shares are held by institutional investors. 8.8% of First Community shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Heritage Financial 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 19

Is FCCO or HFWA more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Heritage Financial has a net margin of 20.44% compared to First Community's net margin of 18.32%. First Community's return on equity of 13.23% beat Heritage Financial's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Community 18.32% 13.23% 1.16% Heritage Financial 20.44% 8.78% 1.15%

Question 20

Which has more volatility & risk, FCCO or HFWA?

Accepted Answer

First Community has a beta of 0.34, meaning that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Heritage Financial has a beta of 0.5, meaning that its stock price is 50% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media favor FCCO or HFWA?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Heritage Financial had 4 more articles in the media than First Community. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Heritage Financial and 2 mentions for First Community. Heritage Financial's average media sentiment score of 1.67 beat First Community's score of 0.90 indicating that Heritage Financial is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Community 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Heritage Financial 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 22

Do analysts prefer FCCO or UVSP?

Accepted Answer

First Community currently has a consensus target price of $37.50, suggesting a potential upside of 11.41%. Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania has a consensus target price of $40.50, suggesting a potential downside of 3.04%. Given First Community's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe First Community is more favorable than Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Community 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67 Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Question 23

Is FCCO or UVSP a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Community pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. First Community pays out 25.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania pays out 26.6% 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. First Community has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Question 24

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, FCCO or UVSP?

Accepted Answer

Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania has higher revenue and earnings than First Community. Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Community, 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 Community $114M 2.78 $19.20M $2.68 12.56 Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania $518.35M 2.22 $90.76M $3.46 12.07

Question 25

Do institutionals & insiders believe in FCCO or UVSP?

Accepted Answer

61.3% of First Community shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.1% of Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania shares are held by institutional investors. 8.8% of First Community shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 26

Is FCCO or UVSP more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania has a net margin of 18.86% compared to First Community's net margin of 18.32%. First Community's return on equity of 13.23% beat Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Community 18.32% 13.23% 1.16% Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania 18.86% 10.41% 1.18%

Question 27

Which has more volatility & risk, FCCO or UVSP?

Accepted Answer

First Community has a beta of 0.34, indicating that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania has a beta of 0.66, indicating that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media prefer FCCO or UVSP?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Community had 2 more articles in the media than Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for First Community and 0 mentions for Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania. Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat First Community's score of 0.90 indicating that Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Overall Sentiment First Community Positive Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania Positive

Question 29

Do analysts prefer FCCO or MCB?

Accepted Answer

First Community currently has a consensus target price of $37.50, suggesting a potential upside of 11.41%. Metropolitan Bank has a consensus target price of $105.00, suggesting a potential upside of 15.96%. Given Metropolitan Bank's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Metropolitan Bank is more favorable than First Community. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Community 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67 Metropolitan Bank 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Question 30

Is FCCO or MCB a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Community pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Metropolitan Bank pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. First Community pays out 25.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Metropolitan Bank pays out 17.7% 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. First Community has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years. First Community is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 31

Which has higher valuation & earnings, FCCO or MCB?

Accepted Answer

Metropolitan Bank has higher revenue and earnings than First Community. Metropolitan Bank is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Community, 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 Community $114M 2.78 $19.20M $2.68 12.56 Metropolitan Bank $349.75M 3.21 $71.10M $7.90 11.46

Question 32

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of FCCO or MCB?

Accepted Answer

61.3% of First Community shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.8% of Metropolitan Bank shares are held by institutional investors. 8.8% of First Community shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.5% of Metropolitan Bank shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 33

Is FCCO or MCB more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Community has a net margin of 18.32% compared to Metropolitan Bank's net margin of 14.31%. First Community's return on equity of 13.23% beat Metropolitan Bank's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Community 18.32% 13.23% 1.16% Metropolitan Bank 14.31% 10.22% 1.01%

Question 34

Which has more volatility and risk, FCCO or MCB?

Accepted Answer

First Community has a beta of 0.34, meaning that its share price is 66% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Metropolitan Bank has a beta of 0.99, meaning that its share price is 1% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media favor FCCO or MCB?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Metropolitan Bank had 4 more articles in the media than First Community. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Metropolitan Bank and 2 mentions for First Community. First Community's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Metropolitan Bank's score of 0.52 indicating that First Community is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Community 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Metropolitan Bank 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	First Community	Banks Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$316.40M	$23.45B	$13.97B	$12.70B
Dividend Yield	2.02%	3.19%	5.90%	10.79%
P/E Ratio	12.56	27.54	29.62	24.10
Price / Sales	2.78	9.60	516.08	90.36
Price / Cash	13.93	16.09	30.71	36.90
Price / Book	1.54	1.38	2.87	6.40
Net Income	$19.20M	$2.58B	$1.31B	$348.28M
7 Day Performance	-3.00%	-0.89%	0.65%	0.91%
1 Month Performance	0.03%	1.56%	2.70%	5.10%
1 Year Performance	25.41%	22.97%	10.47%	16.16%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
FCCO First Community	3.7232 of 5 stars	$33.66 -0.2%	$37.50 +11.4%	+25.6%	$316.40M	$114M	12.56	250
THFF First Financial Corporation Indiana	3.8814 of 5 stars	$81.72 +0.1%	$86.00 +5.2%	+35.5%	$970.51M	$276.32M	11.45	880	Positive News
CBAN Colony Bankcorp	4.6922 of 5 stars	$21.97 -0.6%	$23.00 +4.7%	+25.3%	$472.59M	$190.23M	13.31	520	Positive News
HFWA Heritage Financial	4.4179 of 5 stars	$29.45 -0.5%	$32.50 +10.4%	+19.3%	$1.22B	$335.97M	14.02	830	Positive News
UVSP Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania	3.6058 of 5 stars	$42.95 -0.3%	$40.50 -5.7%	+31.6%	$1.19B	$518.35M	12.41	970

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