NASDAQ:FHB

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$28.65

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$29.67

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$23.25

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$29.32

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$13.56

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$29.99

Volume29,538 shs

Average Volume689,412 shs

Market Capitalization$3.78 billion

P/E Ratio19.67

Dividend Yield3.61%

Beta1.34

First Hawaiian (NASDAQ:FHB) Vs. SBNY, EWBC, WAL, CBSH, FCNCA, and PB

Should you be buying FHB stock or one of its competitors? Companies in the industry of "state commercial banks" are considered alternatives and competitors to First Hawaiian, including Signature Bank (SBNY), East West Bancorp (EWBC), Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL), Commerce Bancshares (CBSH), First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA), and Prosperity Bancshares (PB).

First Hawaiian vs. Signature Bank Stock

Signature Bank (NASDAQ:SBNY) and First Hawaiian (NASDAQ:FHB) are both finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Dividends

Signature Bank pays an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. First Hawaiian pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Signature Bank pays out 20.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Hawaiian pays out 47.5% 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. Signature Bank has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and First Hawaiian has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Signature Bank and First Hawaiian's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Signature Bank	$1.94 billion	6.13	$588.93 million	$10.86	20.44
First Hawaiian	$871.22 million	4.34	$284.39 million	$2.19	13.20

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

Profitability

This table compares Signature Bank and First Hawaiian's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Signature Bank	25.40%	10.39%	0.88%
First Hawaiian	24.17%	7.27%	0.91%

Insider and Institutional Ownership

92.3% of Signature Bank shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.1% of First Hawaiian shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of First Hawaiian shares are held 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.

Volatility & Risk

Signature Bank has a beta of 1.98, indicating that its stock price is 98% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, First Hawaiian has a beta of 1.34, indicating that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Signature Bank and First Hawaiian, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Signature Bank	0	2	14	1	2.94
First Hawaiian	3	2	2	0	1.86

Signature Bank currently has a consensus price target of $179.2353, indicating a potential downside of 19.24%. First Hawaiian has a consensus price target of $18.50, indicating a potential downside of 36.01%. Given Signature Bank's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Signature Bank is more favorable than First Hawaiian.

Summary

Signature Bank beats First Hawaiian on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

First Hawaiian vs. East West Bancorp Stock

East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:EWBC) and First Hawaiian (NASDAQ:FHB) are both finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for East West Bancorp and First Hawaiian, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
East West Bancorp	0	5	3	0	2.38
First Hawaiian	3	2	2	0	1.86

East West Bancorp presently has a consensus price target of $78.5714, suggesting a potential upside of 6.57%. First Hawaiian has a consensus price target of $18.50, suggesting a potential downside of 36.01%. Given East West Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe East West Bancorp is more favorable than First Hawaiian.

Dividends

East West Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. First Hawaiian pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. East West Bancorp pays out 27.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Hawaiian pays out 47.5% 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. East West Bancorp has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and First Hawaiian has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

88.8% of East West Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.1% of First Hawaiian shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of East West Bancorp shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of First Hawaiian shares are held by 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.

Profitability

This table compares East West Bancorp and First Hawaiian's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
East West Bancorp	31.05%	11.80%	1.24%
First Hawaiian	24.17%	7.27%	0.91%

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares East West Bancorp and First Hawaiian's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
East West Bancorp	$2.09 billion	4.99	$674.03 million	$4.84	15.23
First Hawaiian	$871.22 million	4.34	$284.39 million	$2.19	13.20

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

Risk and Volatility

East West Bancorp has a beta of 1.98, meaning that its stock price is 98% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, First Hawaiian has a beta of 1.34, meaning that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

East West Bancorp beats First Hawaiian on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

First Hawaiian vs. Western Alliance Bancorporation Stock

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) and First Hawaiian (NASDAQ:FHB) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Western Alliance Bancorporation and First Hawaiian's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Western Alliance Bancorporation	$1.29 billion	7.29	$499.17 million	$4.84	19.27
First Hawaiian	$871.22 million	4.34	$284.39 million	$2.19	13.20

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Western Alliance Bancorporation and First Hawaiian, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Western Alliance Bancorporation	0	2	7	0	2.78
First Hawaiian	3	2	2	0	1.86

Western Alliance Bancorporation currently has a consensus target price of $67.4545, suggesting a potential downside of 27.66%. First Hawaiian has a consensus target price of $18.50, suggesting a potential downside of 36.01%. Given Western Alliance Bancorporation's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Western Alliance Bancorporation is more favorable than First Hawaiian.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

84.1% of Western Alliance Bancorporation shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.1% of First Hawaiian shares are held by institutional investors. 3.5% of Western Alliance Bancorporation shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of First Hawaiian shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Western Alliance Bancorporation and First Hawaiian's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Western Alliance Bancorporation	32.82%	14.37%	1.52%
First Hawaiian	24.17%	7.27%	0.91%

Dividends

Western Alliance Bancorporation pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. First Hawaiian pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Western Alliance Bancorporation pays out 20.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Hawaiian pays out 47.5% 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. Western Alliance Bancorporation has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and First Hawaiian has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Volatility and Risk

Western Alliance Bancorporation has a beta of 1.76, suggesting that its stock price is 76% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, First Hawaiian has a beta of 1.34, suggesting that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Western Alliance Bancorporation beats First Hawaiian on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

First Hawaiian vs. Commerce Bancshares Stock

Commerce Bancshares (NASDAQ:CBSH) and First Hawaiian (NASDAQ:FHB) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, risk, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Volatility & Risk

Commerce Bancshares has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, First Hawaiian has a beta of 1.34, suggesting that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

62.9% of Commerce Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.1% of First Hawaiian shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.4% of Commerce Bancshares shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of First Hawaiian shares are owned by 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.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Commerce Bancshares and First Hawaiian's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Commerce Bancshares	$1.45 billion	6.11	$421.23 million	$3.41	22.18
First Hawaiian	$871.22 million	4.34	$284.39 million	$2.19	13.20

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for Commerce Bancshares and First Hawaiian, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Commerce Bancshares	2	3	0	0	1.60
First Hawaiian	3	2	2	0	1.86

Commerce Bancshares presently has a consensus target price of $57.50, suggesting a potential downside of 23.98%. First Hawaiian has a consensus target price of $18.50, suggesting a potential downside of 36.01%. Given Commerce Bancshares' higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Commerce Bancshares is more favorable than First Hawaiian.

Profitability

This table compares Commerce Bancshares and First Hawaiian's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Commerce Bancshares	23.67%	10.49%	1.15%
First Hawaiian	24.17%	7.27%	0.91%

Dividends

Commerce Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. First Hawaiian pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Commerce Bancshares pays out 31.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Hawaiian pays out 47.5% 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. First Hawaiian has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. First Hawaiian is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Commerce Bancshares beats First Hawaiian on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

First Hawaiian vs. First Citizens BancShares Stock

First Hawaiian (NASDAQ:FHB) and First Citizens BancShares (NASDAQ:FCNCA) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends and valuation.

Risk and Volatility

First Hawaiian has a beta of 1.34, suggesting that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, First Citizens BancShares has a beta of 1.17, suggesting that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares First Hawaiian and First Citizens BancShares' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Hawaiian	24.17%	7.27%	0.91%
First Citizens BancShares	23.54%	12.08%	1.01%

Dividends

First Hawaiian pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. First Citizens BancShares pays an annual dividend of $1.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. First Hawaiian pays out 47.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Hawaiian has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and First Citizens BancShares has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for First Hawaiian and First Citizens BancShares, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
First Hawaiian	3	2	2	0	1.86
First Citizens BancShares	0	1	1	0	2.50

First Hawaiian presently has a consensus target price of $18.50, suggesting a potential downside of 36.01%. First Citizens BancShares has a consensus target price of $875.00, suggesting a potential upside of 12.48%. Given First Citizens BancShares' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe First Citizens BancShares is more favorable than First Hawaiian.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

99.1% of First Hawaiian shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.2% of First Citizens BancShares shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of First Hawaiian shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 19.6% of First Citizens BancShares shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares First Hawaiian and First Citizens BancShares' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
First Hawaiian	$871.22 million	4.34	$284.39 million	$2.19	13.20
First Citizens BancShares	$1.82 billion	4.20	$457.37 million	N/A	N/A

First Citizens BancShares has higher revenue and earnings than First Hawaiian.

Summary

First Citizens BancShares beats First Hawaiian on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

First Hawaiian vs. Prosperity Bancshares Stock

First Hawaiian (NASDAQ:FHB) and Prosperity Bancshares (NYSE:PB) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.

Risk & Volatility

First Hawaiian has a beta of 1.34, meaning that its share price is 34% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Prosperity Bancshares has a beta of 1.37, meaning that its share price is 37% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

First Hawaiian pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Prosperity Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. First Hawaiian pays out 47.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Prosperity Bancshares pays out 39.0% 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 Hawaiian has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Prosperity Bancshares has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares First Hawaiian and Prosperity Bancshares' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Hawaiian	24.17%	7.27%	0.91%
Prosperity Bancshares	37.67%	8.42%	1.54%

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for First Hawaiian and Prosperity Bancshares, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
First Hawaiian	3	2	2	0	1.86
Prosperity Bancshares	1	5	6	0	2.42

First Hawaiian presently has a consensus price target of $18.50, suggesting a potential downside of 36.01%. Prosperity Bancshares has a consensus price target of $69.5556, suggesting a potential downside of 7.82%. Given Prosperity Bancshares' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Prosperity Bancshares is more favorable than First Hawaiian.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares First Hawaiian and Prosperity Bancshares' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
First Hawaiian	$871.22 million	4.34	$284.39 million	$2.19	13.20
Prosperity Bancshares	$957.22 million	7.30	$332.55 million	$5.02	15.03

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

Insider and Institutional Ownership

99.1% of First Hawaiian shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.7% of Prosperity Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of First Hawaiian shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.0% of Prosperity Bancshares shares are held by company 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.

Summary

Prosperity Bancshares beats First Hawaiian on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.