First Bank (FRBA) Competitors

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FRBA vs. ABCB, CCNE, FRME, GSBC, and IBCP

Should you buy First Bank stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares First Bank 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 First Bank include Ameris Bancorp (ABCB), CNB Financial (CCNE), First Merchants (FRME), Great Southern Bancorp (GSBC), and Independent Bank (IBCP). These companies are all part of the "finance" sector.

How does First Bank compare to Ameris Bancorp?

First Bank (NASDAQ:FRBA) and Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ:ABCB) are both finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations and risk.

First Bank currently has a consensus target price of $18.00, indicating a potential upside of 3.36%. Ameris Bancorp has a consensus target price of $92.17, indicating a potential upside of 1.38%. Given First Bank's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe First Bank is more favorable than Ameris Bancorp.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
First Bank
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Ameris Bancorp
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

Ameris Bancorp has a net margin of 21.46% compared to First Bank's net margin of 17.02%. First Bank's return on equity of 9.60% beat Ameris Bancorp's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
First Bank17.02% 9.60% 1.05%
Ameris Bancorp 21.46%9.57%1.32%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
First Bank$245.83M1.78$43.66M$1.6710.43
Ameris Bancorp$1.20B5.09$358.68M$6.3614.29

First Bank pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Ameris Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. First Bank pays out 21.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ameris Bancorp pays out 12.6% 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.

64.9% of First Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.6% of Ameris Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.1% of First Bank shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of Ameris Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

First Bank has a beta of 0.55, meaning that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ameris Bancorp has a beta of 0.91, meaning that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, First Bank had 2 more articles in the media than Ameris Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for First Bank and 3 mentions for Ameris Bancorp. First Bank's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Ameris Bancorp's score of 0.73 indicating that First Bank is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
First Bank
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ameris Bancorp
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Ameris Bancorp beats First Bank on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Bank compare to CNB Financial?

CNB Financial (NASDAQ:CCNE) and First Bank (NASDAQ:FRBA) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability, risk, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, First Bank had 3 more articles in the media than CNB Financial. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for First Bank and 2 mentions for CNB Financial. CNB Financial's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat First Bank's score of 0.75 indicating that CNB Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

CNB Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. First Bank pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. CNB Financial pays out 27.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Bank pays out 21.6% 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. CNB Financial has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. CNB Financial is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

CNB Financial has a net margin of 17.62% compared to First Bank's net margin of 17.02%. CNB Financial's return on equity of 12.14% beat First Bank's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CNB Financial17.62% 12.14% 1.16%
First Bank 17.02%9.60%1.05%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CNB Financial$432.51M2.33$66.13M$2.8112.09
First Bank$245.83M1.78$43.66M$1.6710.43

CNB Financial currently has a consensus target price of $34.33, indicating a potential upside of 1.07%. First Bank has a consensus target price of $18.00, indicating a potential upside of 3.36%. Given First Bank's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe First Bank is more favorable than CNB Financial.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CNB Financial
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
First Bank
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

CNB Financial has a beta of 0.64, indicating that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Bank has a beta of 0.55, indicating that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

52.4% of CNB Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.9% of First Bank shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of CNB Financial shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.1% of First Bank shares are held by company 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.

Summary

CNB Financial beats First Bank on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Bank compare to First Merchants?

First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) and First Bank (NASDAQ:FRBA) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, earnings and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, First Merchants and First Merchants both had 5 articles in the media. First Merchants' average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat First Bank's score of 0.75 indicating that First Merchants is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
First Merchants
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
First Bank
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

First Merchants has a net margin of 18.87% compared to First Bank's net margin of 17.02%. First Bank's return on equity of 9.60% beat First Merchants' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
First Merchants18.87% 9.58% 1.21%
First Bank 17.02%9.60%1.05%

First Merchants currently has a consensus target price of $49.00, suggesting a potential upside of 12.23%. First Bank has a consensus target price of $18.00, suggesting a potential upside of 3.36%. Given First Merchants' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe First Merchants is more favorable than First Bank.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
First Merchants
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
First Bank
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. First Bank pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. First Merchants pays out 43.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Bank pays out 21.6% 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 Merchants has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years. First Merchants is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
First Merchants$1.05B2.62$226M$3.4012.84
First Bank$245.83M1.78$43.66M$1.6710.43

73.9% of First Merchants shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.9% of First Bank shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of First Merchants shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.1% of First Bank shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

First Merchants has a beta of 0.85, indicating that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Bank has a beta of 0.55, indicating that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

First Merchants beats First Bank on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Bank compare to Great Southern Bancorp?

First Bank (NASDAQ:FRBA) and Great Southern Bancorp (NASDAQ:GSBC) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and earnings.

64.9% of First Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.7% of Great Southern Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.1% of First Bank shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 29.8% of Great Southern Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, First Bank had 4 more articles in the media than Great Southern Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for First Bank and 1 mentions for Great Southern Bancorp. Great Southern Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.93 beat First Bank's score of 0.75 indicating that Great Southern Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
First Bank Positive
Great Southern Bancorp Very Positive

First Bank pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Great Southern Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. First Bank pays out 21.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Great Southern Bancorp pays out 27.3% 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
First Bank$245.83M1.78$43.66M$1.6710.43
Great Southern Bancorp$342.78M2.51$70.97M$6.3112.51

First Bank has a beta of 0.55, meaning that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Great Southern Bancorp has a beta of 0.5, meaning that its stock price is 50% less volatile than the broader market.

First Bank currently has a consensus target price of $18.00, suggesting a potential upside of 3.36%. Great Southern Bancorp has a consensus target price of $65.00, suggesting a potential downside of 17.63%. Given First Bank's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe First Bank is more favorable than Great Southern Bancorp.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
First Bank
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Great Southern Bancorp
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Great Southern Bancorp has a net margin of 21.33% compared to First Bank's net margin of 17.02%. Great Southern Bancorp's return on equity of 11.29% beat First Bank's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
First Bank17.02% 9.60% 1.05%
Great Southern Bancorp 21.33%11.29%1.25%

Summary

Great Southern Bancorp beats First Bank on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Bank compare to Independent Bank?

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
First Bank$245.83M1.78$43.66M$1.6710.43
Independent Bank$315.38M2.37$68.54M$3.3510.81

First Bank pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Independent Bank pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. First Bank pays out 21.6% 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. Independent Bank has raised 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.

First Bank presently has a consensus price target of $18.00, suggesting a potential upside of 3.36%. Independent Bank has a consensus price target of $37.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2.13%. Given First Bank's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe First Bank is more favorable than Independent Bank.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
First Bank
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Independent Bank
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

First Bank has a beta of 0.55, meaning that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Independent Bank has a beta of 0.71, meaning that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

Independent Bank has a net margin of 22.02% compared to First Bank's net margin of 17.02%. Independent Bank's return on equity of 14.15% beat First Bank's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
First Bank17.02% 9.60% 1.05%
Independent Bank 22.02%14.15%1.27%

64.9% of First Bank shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.4% of Independent Bank shares are held by institutional investors. 13.1% of First Bank shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.9% of Independent Bank shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, First Bank had 3 more articles in the media than Independent Bank. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for First Bank and 2 mentions for Independent Bank. Independent Bank's average media sentiment score of 1.51 beat First Bank's score of 0.75 indicating that Independent Bank is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Summary

Independent Bank beats First Bank on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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FRBA vs. The Competition

MetricFirst BankBANKS IndustryFinance SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$438.77M$1.19B$13.83B$12.18B
Dividend Yield2.10%2.53%5.73%5.90%
P/E Ratio10.4719.2020.3224.03
Price / Sales1.782.73132.5099.66
Price / Cash12.2425.4919.3453.91
Price / Book0.971.272.246.31
Net Income$43.66M$75.93M$1.14B$337.69M
7 Day Performance4.47%2.40%0.41%-0.94%
1 Month Performance10.92%5.04%0.86%-0.31%
1 Year Performance12.43%30.06%14.60%25.81%

First Bank Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
FRBA
First Bank
4.1819 of 5 stars
$17.42
+1.9%
$18.00
+3.4%
+13.2%$438.77M$245.83M10.47240
ABCB
Ameris Bancorp
3.4062 of 5 stars
$88.31
+0.5%
$90.17
+2.1%
+43.1%$5.94B$1.20B16.952,850
CCNE
CNB Financial
3.9113 of 5 stars
$32.21
-1.1%
$34.33
+6.6%
+50.1%$954.38M$432.51M11.46760
FRME
First Merchants
3.8417 of 5 stars
$41.25
+0.2%
$48.33
+17.2%
+16.8%$2.60B$1.05B12.132,086
GSBC
Great Southern Bancorp
2.3636 of 5 stars
$74.77
+0.4%
$65.00
-13.1%
+32.8%$814.25M$342.78M11.851,075

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This page (NASDAQ:FRBA) was last updated on 6/26/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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