Which has stronger valuation and earnings, FRBA or ABCB?

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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio First Bank $245.83M 1.85 $43.66M $1.67 10.88 Ameris Bancorp $1.20B 5.18 $358.68M $6.36 14.56

Does the media prefer FRBA or ABCB?

In the previous week, Ameris Bancorp had 3 more articles in the media than First Bank. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Ameris Bancorp and 2 mentions for First Bank. First Bank's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Ameris Bancorp's score of 0.49 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 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Ameris Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, FMBH or FRBA?

First Mid Bancshares has higher revenue and earnings than First Bank. First Bank is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Mid Bancshares, 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 2.85 $91.75M $3.97 12.56 First Bank $245.83M 1.85 $43.66M $1.67 10.88

Does the media prefer FMBH or FRBA?

In the previous week, First Mid Bancshares had 2 more articles in the media than First Bank. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for First Mid Bancshares and 2 mentions for First Bank. First Bank's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat First Mid Bancshares' score of 0.63 indicating that First Bank is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Mid Bancshares 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Bank 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, FRBA or FRME?

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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio First Bank $245.83M 1.85 $43.66M $1.67 10.88 First Merchants $1.05B 2.69 $226M $3.40 13.22

Does the media prefer FRBA or FRME?

In the previous week, First Merchants had 5 more articles in the media than First Bank. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for First Merchants and 2 mentions for First Bank. First Bank's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat First Merchants' score of 0.43 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 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Merchants 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media prefer GSBC or FRBA?

In the previous week, Great Southern Bancorp had 12 more articles in the media than First Bank. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Great Southern Bancorp and 2 mentions for First Bank. Great Southern Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.40 beat First Bank's score of 0.91 indicating that Great Southern Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Great Southern Bancorp 7 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Bank 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better valuation & earnings, FRBA or IBCP?

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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio First Bank $245.83M 1.85 $43.66M $1.67 10.88 Independent Bank $315.38M 2.43 $68.54M $3.35 11.09

Does the media prefer FRBA or IBCP?

In the previous week, Independent Bank had 1 more articles in the media than First Bank. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Independent Bank and 2 mentions for First Bank. First Bank's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Independent Bank's score of 0.77 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 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Independent Bank 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

First Bank (FRBA) Competitors

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FRBA vs. ABCB, FMBH, 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), First Mid Bancshares (FMBH), 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 better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk and dividends.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
First Bank	$245.83M	1.85	$43.66M	$1.67	10.88
Ameris Bancorp	$1.20B	5.18	$358.68M	$6.36	14.56

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 Bank	17.02%	9.60%	1.05%
Ameris Bancorp	21.46%	9.57%	1.32%

In the previous week, Ameris Bancorp had 3 more articles in the media than First Bank. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Ameris Bancorp and 2 mentions for First Bank. First Bank's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Ameris Bancorp's score of 0.49 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	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Ameris Bancorp	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

First Bank has a beta of 0.53, suggesting that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ameris Bancorp has a beta of 0.91, suggesting that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

First Bank pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. 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.

First Bank presently has a consensus target price of $18.00, indicating a potential downside of 0.90%. Ameris Bancorp has a consensus target price of $92.67, indicating a potential upside of 0.04%. Given Ameris Bancorp's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Ameris Bancorp is more favorable than First Bank.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
First Bank	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Ameris Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43

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 endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Ameris Bancorp beats First Bank on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Bank compare to First Mid Bancshares?

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

First Mid Bancshares has higher revenue and earnings than First Bank. First Bank is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Mid Bancshares, 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	2.85	$91.75M	$3.97	12.56
First Bank	$245.83M	1.85	$43.66M	$1.67	10.88

47.6% of First Mid Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.9% of First Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.0% of First Mid Bancshares shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 13.1% of First Bank shares are owned 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 Mid Bancshares currently has a consensus price target of $49.50, indicating a potential downside of 0.73%. First Bank has a consensus price target of $18.00, indicating a potential downside of 0.90%. Given First Mid Bancshares' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe First Mid Bancshares is more favorable than First Bank.

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
First Bank	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

First Mid Bancshares has a beta of 0.79, meaning that its share price is 21% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Bank has a beta of 0.53, meaning that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

First Mid Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. First Bank pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. First Mid Bancshares pays out 25.2% 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 Mid Bancshares has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. First Mid Bancshares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, First Mid Bancshares had 2 more articles in the media than First Bank. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for First Mid Bancshares and 2 mentions for First Bank. First Bank's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat First Mid Bancshares' score of 0.63 indicating that First Bank is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

First Mid Bancshares has a net margin of 19.95% compared to First Bank's net margin of 17.02%. First Mid Bancshares' return on equity of 10.44% beat First Bank's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Mid Bancshares	19.95%	10.44%	1.23%
First Bank	17.02%	9.60%	1.05%

Summary

First Mid Bancshares beats First Bank on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Bank compare to First Merchants?

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

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 Bank	17.02%	9.60%	1.05%
First Merchants	18.87%	9.58%	1.21%

First Bank has a beta of 0.53, indicating that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Merchants has a beta of 0.84, indicating that its stock price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

First Bank presently has a consensus price target of $18.00, indicating a potential downside of 0.90%. First Merchants has a consensus price target of $49.00, indicating a potential upside of 9.01%. Given First Merchants' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe First Merchants is more favorable than First Bank.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
First Bank	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
First Merchants	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

First Bank pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. First Bank pays out 21.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Merchants pays out 43.5% 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 Merchants has increased 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.

64.9% of First Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.9% of First Merchants shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.1% of First Bank shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of First Merchants shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term 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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
First Bank	$245.83M	1.85	$43.66M	$1.67	10.88
First Merchants	$1.05B	2.69	$226M	$3.40	13.22

In the previous week, First Merchants had 5 more articles in the media than First Bank. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for First Merchants and 2 mentions for First Bank. First Bank's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat First Merchants' score of 0.43 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	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
First Merchants	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

First Merchants beats First Bank on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Bank compare to Great Southern Bancorp?

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

Great Southern Bancorp has a net margin of 20.72% compared to First Bank's net margin of 17.02%. Great Southern Bancorp's return on equity of 10.86% beat First Bank's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Great Southern Bancorp	20.72%	10.86%	1.21%
First Bank	17.02%	9.60%	1.05%

Great Southern Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.72 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 2.0%. Great Southern Bancorp pays out 28.6% 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.

Great Southern Bancorp has a beta of 0.49, suggesting that its share price is 51% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Bank has a beta of 0.53, suggesting that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Great Southern Bancorp had 12 more articles in the media than First Bank. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Great Southern Bancorp and 2 mentions for First Bank. Great Southern Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.40 beat First Bank's score of 0.91 indicating that Great Southern Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Great Southern Bancorp	7 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
First Bank	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Great Southern Bancorp	$342.78M	2.50	$70.97M	$6.02	13.06
First Bank	$245.83M	1.85	$43.66M	$1.67	10.88

Great Southern Bancorp currently has a consensus target price of $74.00, suggesting a potential downside of 5.89%. First Bank has a consensus target price of $18.00, suggesting a potential downside of 0.90%. Given First Bank's stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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
Great Southern Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
First Bank	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

41.7% of Great Southern Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.9% of First Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. 29.8% of Great Southern Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 13.1% of First Bank shares are owned 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.

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 compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Independent Bank had 1 more articles in the media than First Bank. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Independent Bank and 2 mentions for First Bank. First Bank's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Independent Bank's score of 0.77 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	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Independent Bank	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
First Bank	$245.83M	1.85	$43.66M	$1.67	10.88
Independent Bank	$315.38M	2.43	$68.54M	$3.35	11.09

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 Bank	17.02%	9.60%	1.05%
Independent Bank	22.02%	14.15%	1.27%

First Bank presently has a consensus price target of $18.00, suggesting a potential downside of 0.90%. Independent Bank has a consensus price target of $38.33, suggesting a potential upside of 3.15%. Given Independent Bank's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Independent Bank is more favorable than First Bank.

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

First Bank has a beta of 0.53, meaning that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Independent Bank has a beta of 0.71, meaning that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

64.9% of First Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.4% of Independent Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.1% of First Bank 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, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

First Bank pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Independent Bank pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. 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.

Summary

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

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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FRBA vs. The Competition

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Metric	First Bank	BANKS Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$454.71M	$1.24B	$14.37B	$12.20B
Dividend Yield	2.05%	2.50%	5.68%	8.87%
P/E Ratio	10.85	19.62	20.77	23.90
Price / Sales	1.85	2.57	44.58	111.21
Price / Cash	12.54	25.11	19.44	59.89
Price / Book	1.02	1.32	2.27	6.19
Net Income	$43.66M	$75.93M	$1.14B	$331.84M
7 Day Performance	5.24%	2.55%	0.61%	-2.30%
1 Month Performance	10.35%	6.36%	2.37%	-1.63%
1 Year Performance	16.59%	28.04%	13.66%	16.11%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
FRBA First Bank	3.493 of 5 stars	$18.16 -0.4%	$18.00 -0.9%	+17.9%	$454.71M	$245.83M	10.85	240	News Coverage Upcoming Earnings
ABCB Ameris Bancorp	3.074 of 5 stars	$90.22 -0.7%	$92.17 +2.2%	+40.1%	$6.07B	$1.20B	17.32	2,850	News Coverage Upcoming Earnings
FMBH First Mid Bancshares	3.3049 of 5 stars	$48.13 -1.1%	$49.50 +2.8%	+30.6%	$1.28B	$466.04M	12.12	1,170	News Coverage Upcoming Earnings
FRME First Merchants	3.9516 of 5 stars	$42.84 -1.4%	$49.00 +14.4%	+11.9%	$2.70B	$1.05B	12.60	2,086	Upcoming Earnings
GSBC Great Southern Bancorp	2.1628 of 5 stars	$77.51 -1.2%	$65.00 -16.1%	+35.4%	$844.08M	$342.78M	12.28	1,075	News Coverage Positive News Earnings Report Analyst Forecast

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First Bank (FRBA) Competitors

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

How does First Bank compare to Ameris Bancorp?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, FRBA or ABCB?

Is FRBA or ABCB more profitable?

Does the media prefer FRBA or ABCB?

Which has more risk and volatility, FRBA or ABCB?

Is FRBA or ABCB a better dividend stock?

Do analysts recommend FRBA or ABCB?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in FRBA or ABCB?

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How does First Bank compare to First Mid Bancshares?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, FMBH or FRBA?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in FMBH or FRBA?

Do analysts prefer FMBH or FRBA?

Which has more volatility & risk, FMBH or FRBA?

Is FMBH or FRBA a better dividend stock?

Does the media prefer FMBH or FRBA?

Is FMBH or FRBA more profitable?

Summary

How does First Bank compare to First Merchants?

Is FRBA or FRME more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, FRBA or FRME?

Do analysts rate FRBA or FRME?

Is FRBA or FRME a better dividend stock?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in FRBA or FRME?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, FRBA or FRME?

Does the media prefer FRBA or FRME?

Summary

How does First Bank compare to Great Southern Bancorp?

Is GSBC or FRBA more profitable?

Is GSBC or FRBA a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility and risk, GSBC or FRBA?

Does the media prefer GSBC or FRBA?

Which has better valuation & earnings, GSBC or FRBA?

Do analysts prefer GSBC or FRBA?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in GSBC or FRBA?

Summary

How does First Bank compare to Independent Bank?

Does the media prefer FRBA or IBCP?

Which has better valuation & earnings, FRBA or IBCP?

Is FRBA or IBCP more profitable?

Do analysts recommend FRBA or IBCP?

Which has more volatility & risk, FRBA or IBCP?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of FRBA or IBCP?

Is FRBA or IBCP a better dividend stock?

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