Which has stronger earnings & valuation, ABCB or FRBA?

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 Ameris Bancorp $1.20B 4.76 $358.68M $6.36 13.38 First Bank $149.53M 2.63 $43.66M $1.67 9.38

Does the media favor ABCB or FRBA?

In the previous week, First Bank had 2 more articles in the media than Ameris Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for First Bank and 1 mentions for Ameris Bancorp. First Bank's average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Ameris Bancorp's score of 0.84 indicating that First Bank is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Ameris Bancorp 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Bank 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to EFSC or FRBA?

In the previous week, Enterprise Financial Services had 1 more articles in the media than First Bank. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Enterprise Financial Services and 3 mentions for First Bank. Enterprise Financial Services' average media sentiment score of 1.41 beat First Bank's score of 0.87 indicating that Enterprise Financial Services is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Enterprise Financial Services 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Bank 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, FRME or FRBA?

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 Merchants $1.05B 2.40 $226M $3.40 11.78 First Bank $149.53M 2.63 $43.66M $1.67 9.38

Does the media prefer FRME or FRBA?

In the previous week, First Bank had 2 more articles in the media than First Merchants. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for First Bank and 1 mentions for First Merchants. First Merchants' average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat First Bank's score of 0.87 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) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive First Bank 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to GSBC or FRBA?

In the previous week, First Bank had 1 more articles in the media than Great Southern Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for First Bank and 2 mentions for Great Southern Bancorp. Great Southern Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat First Bank's score of 0.87 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 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Bank 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better valuation and earnings, IBCP or FRBA?

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 Independent Bank $223.00M 3.14 $68.54M $3.35 10.14 First Bank $149.53M 2.63 $43.66M $1.67 9.38

Does the media refer more to IBCP or FRBA?

In the previous week, Independent Bank and Independent Bank both had 3 articles in the media. First Bank's average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Independent Bank's score of 0.75 indicating that First Bank 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) Positive First Bank 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

First Bank (FRBA) Competitors

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FRBA vs. ABCB, EFSC, 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), Enterprise Financial Services (EFSC), 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?

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

Ameris Bancorp currently has a consensus target price of $90.17, indicating a potential upside of 5.93%. First Bank has a consensus target price of $17.50, indicating a potential upside of 11.71%. Given First Bank's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe First Bank is more favorable than Ameris Bancorp.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ameris Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
First Bank	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25

91.6% of Ameris Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.9% of First Bank shares are held by institutional investors. 5.7% of Ameris Bancorp 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, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Ameris Bancorp has a beta of 0.91, indicating that its stock price is 9% 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.

Ameris Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. First Bank pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Ameris Bancorp pays out 12.6% 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.

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
Ameris Bancorp	$1.20B	4.76	$358.68M	$6.36	13.38
First Bank	$149.53M	2.63	$43.66M	$1.67	9.38

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 9.69% beat Ameris Bancorp's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ameris Bancorp	21.46%	9.57%	1.32%
First Bank	17.02%	9.69%	1.05%

In the previous week, First Bank had 2 more articles in the media than Ameris Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for First Bank and 1 mentions for Ameris Bancorp. First Bank's average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Ameris Bancorp's score of 0.84 indicating that First Bank is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Ameris Bancorp	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
First Bank	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 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 Enterprise Financial Services?

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

In the previous week, Enterprise Financial Services had 1 more articles in the media than First Bank. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Enterprise Financial Services and 3 mentions for First Bank. Enterprise Financial Services' average media sentiment score of 1.41 beat First Bank's score of 0.87 indicating that Enterprise Financial Services is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Enterprise Financial Services has a beta of 0.8, meaning that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Bank has a beta of 0.55, meaning that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

Enterprise Financial Services has a net margin of 19.81% compared to First Bank's net margin of 17.02%. Enterprise Financial Services' return on equity of 10.35% beat First Bank's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Enterprise Financial Services	19.81%	10.35%	1.19%
First Bank	17.02%	9.69%	1.05%

Enterprise Financial Services presently has a consensus price target of $66.00, indicating a potential upside of 8.47%. First Bank has a consensus price target of $17.50, indicating a potential upside of 11.71%. Given First Bank's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe First Bank is more favorable than Enterprise Financial Services.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Enterprise Financial Services	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 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

Enterprise Financial Services has higher revenue and earnings than First Bank. First Bank is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Enterprise Financial Services, 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
Enterprise Financial Services	$1.00B	2.22	$201.37M	$5.30	11.48
First Bank	$149.53M	2.63	$43.66M	$1.67	9.38

72.2% of Enterprise Financial Services shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.9% of First Bank shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of Enterprise Financial Services shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.1% of First Bank shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Enterprise Financial Services pays an annual dividend of $1.32 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 2.3%. Enterprise Financial Services pays out 24.9% 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. Enterprise Financial Services has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years. First Bank is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Enterprise Financial Services 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 investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, dividends, earnings, risk and media sentiment.

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

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 Merchants	$1.05B	2.40	$226M	$3.40	11.78
First Bank	$149.53M	2.63	$43.66M	$1.67	9.38

First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. First Bank pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. First Merchants pays out 42.4% 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 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.

In the previous week, First Bank had 2 more articles in the media than First Merchants. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for First Bank and 1 mentions for First Merchants. First Merchants' average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat First Bank's score of 0.87 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)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive
First Bank	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

First Merchants currently has a consensus price target of $48.33, suggesting a potential upside of 20.73%. First Bank has a consensus price target of $17.50, suggesting a potential upside of 11.71%. Given First Merchants' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly 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

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

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 9.69% beat First Merchants' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Merchants	18.87%	9.58%	1.21%
First Bank	17.02%	9.69%	1.05%

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 business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and valuation.

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

Great Southern Bancorp currently has a consensus target price of $65.00, indicating a potential downside of 10.25%. First Bank has a consensus target price of $17.50, indicating a potential upside of 11.71%. Given First Bank's higher probable upside, analysts clearly 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)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
First Bank	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25

Great Southern Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. First Bank pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Great Southern Bancorp pays out 27.3% 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 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
Great Southern Bancorp	21.33%	11.29%	1.25%
First Bank	17.02%	9.69%	1.05%

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

In the previous week, First Bank had 1 more articles in the media than Great Southern Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for First Bank and 2 mentions for Great Southern Bancorp. Great Southern Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat First Bank's score of 0.87 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	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
First Bank	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 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	2.30	$70.97M	$6.31	11.48
First Bank	$149.53M	2.63	$43.66M	$1.67	9.38

Summary

Great Southern Bancorp beats First Bank on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Bank compare to Independent Bank?

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

79.4% of Independent Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.9% of First Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.9% of Independent Bank 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 is poised for long-term growth.

Independent Bank presently has a consensus price target of $37.00, suggesting a potential upside of 8.87%. First Bank has a consensus price target of $17.50, suggesting a potential upside of 11.71%. Given First Bank's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe First Bank is more favorable than Independent Bank.

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 Bank	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25

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
Independent Bank	22.02%	14.15%	1.27%
First Bank	17.02%	9.69%	1.05%

In the previous week, Independent Bank and Independent Bank both had 3 articles in the media. First Bank's average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Independent Bank's score of 0.75 indicating that First Bank 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)	Positive
First Bank	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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

Independent Bank pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. First Bank pays an annual dividend of $0.36 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 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. Independent Bank has increased 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.

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
Independent Bank	$223.00M	3.14	$68.54M	$3.35	10.14
First Bank	$149.53M	2.63	$43.66M	$1.67	9.38

Summary

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

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

This chart shows the number of new MarketBeat users adding FRBA and its top 5 competitors to their watchlist. Each company is represented with a line over a 90 day period.

Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of NASDAQ and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

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Metric	First Bank	BANKS Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$393.13M	$1.10B	$13.57B	$12.48B
Dividend Yield	2.32%	2.67%	5.76%	5.22%
P/E Ratio	9.38	18.62	19.86	24.39
Price / Sales	2.63	2.35	141.89	116.29
Price / Cash	11.27	24.22	19.87	57.13
Price / Book	0.88	1.19	2.19	6.74
Net Income	$43.66M	$75.93M	$1.13B	$337.03M
7 Day Performance	-0.54%	-0.07%	0.00%	0.13%
1 Month Performance	N/A	N/A	N/A	-1.67%
1 Year Performance	8.11%	27.53%	11.96%	34.29%

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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	3.9467 of 5 stars	$15.72 +2.4%	$17.50 +11.4%	+4.9%	$393.63M	$149.53M	9.39	240	Positive News
ABCB Ameris Bancorp	3.3816 of 5 stars	$85.54 +1.0%	$90.17 +5.4%	+34.5%	$5.76B	$1.20B	16.42	2,850
EFSC Enterprise Financial Services	4.0578 of 5 stars	$61.31 +0.8%	$66.00 +7.6%	+11.6%	$2.24B	$1.00B	11.57	1,418	Positive News
FRME First Merchants	4.6575 of 5 stars	$40.76 +1.5%	$48.33 +18.6%	+3.0%	$2.57B	$1.05B	11.99	2,086
GSBC Great Southern Bancorp	3.0452 of 5 stars	$70.75 -0.3%	$65.00 -8.1%	+25.6%	$770.47M	$342.78M	11.21	1,075	Positive News

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First Bank (FRBA) Competitors

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

How does First Bank compare to Ameris Bancorp?

Do analysts rate ABCB or FRBA?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of ABCB or FRBA?

Which has more risk & volatility, ABCB or FRBA?

Is ABCB or FRBA a better dividend stock?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, ABCB or FRBA?

Is ABCB or FRBA more profitable?

Does the media favor ABCB or FRBA?

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How does First Bank compare to Enterprise Financial Services?

Does the media refer more to EFSC or FRBA?

Which has more risk and volatility, EFSC or FRBA?

Is EFSC or FRBA more profitable?

Do analysts rate EFSC or FRBA?

Which has better valuation & earnings, EFSC or FRBA?

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

Is EFSC or FRBA a better dividend stock?

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How does First Bank compare to First Merchants?

Which has more risk and volatility, FRME or FRBA?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, FRME or FRBA?

Is FRME or FRBA a better dividend stock?

Does the media prefer FRME or FRBA?

Do analysts recommend FRME or FRBA?

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

Is FRME or FRBA more profitable?

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How does First Bank compare to Great Southern Bancorp?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of GSBC or FRBA?

Do analysts rate GSBC or FRBA?

Is GSBC or FRBA a better dividend stock?

Is GSBC or FRBA more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, GSBC or FRBA?

Does the media refer more to GSBC or FRBA?

Which has better earnings and valuation, GSBC or FRBA?

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

Do analysts rate IBCP or FRBA?

Is IBCP or FRBA more profitable?

Does the media refer more to IBCP or FRBA?

Which has more risk and volatility, IBCP or FRBA?

Is IBCP or FRBA a better dividend stock?

Which has better valuation and earnings, IBCP or FRBA?

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