Does the media refer more to CATY or ISTR?

In the previous week, Investar had 2 more articles in the media than Cathay General Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Investar and 2 mentions for Cathay General Bancorp. Investar's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Cathay General Bancorp's score of 0.67 indicating that Investar is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Cathay General Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Investar 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, HOPE or ISTR?

Hope Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Investar. Investar is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hope 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 Hope Bancorp $576.54M 3.06 $61.59M $1.00 13.82 Investar $153.48M 2.69 $22.90M $2.43 12.31

Is HOPE or ISTR more profitable?

Investar has a net margin of 17.55% compared to Hope Bancorp's net margin of 12.53%. Investar's return on equity of 11.65% beat Hope Bancorp's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Hope Bancorp 12.53% 5.71% 0.70% Investar 17.55% 11.65% 1.14%

Does the media prefer HOPE or ISTR?

In the previous week, Investar had 3 more articles in the media than Hope Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Investar and 1 mentions for Hope Bancorp. Hope Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.84 beat Investar's score of 0.90 indicating that Hope Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Hope Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Investar 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better valuation & earnings, INDB or ISTR?

Independent Bank has higher revenue and earnings than Investar. Investar 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 $994.27M 3.87 $205.12M $5.54 14.66 Investar $153.48M 2.69 $22.90M $2.43 12.31

Does the media prefer INDB or ISTR?

In the previous week, Independent Bank had 4 more articles in the media than Investar. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Independent Bank and 4 mentions for Investar. Investar's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Independent Bank's score of 0.78 indicating that Investar is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Independent Bank 2 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Investar 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher earnings & valuation, NBBK or ISTR?

NB Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Investar. Investar is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NB 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 NB Bancorp $351.74M 2.83 $50.30M $1.51 15.06 Investar $153.48M 2.69 $22.90M $2.43 12.31

Is NBBK or ISTR more profitable?

Investar has a net margin of 17.55% compared to NB Bancorp's net margin of 14.27%. Investar's return on equity of 11.65% beat NB Bancorp's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets NB Bancorp 14.27% 9.13% 1.10% Investar 17.55% 11.65% 1.14%

Does the media favor NBBK or ISTR?

In the previous week, Investar had 2 more articles in the media than NB Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Investar and 2 mentions for NB Bancorp. Investar's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat NB Bancorp's score of 0.25 indicating that Investar is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment NB Bancorp 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Investar 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor ISTR or ONB?

In the previous week, Old National Bancorp had 5 more articles in the media than Investar. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Old National Bancorp and 4 mentions for Investar. Investar's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Old National Bancorp's score of 0.35 indicating that Investar is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Investar 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Old National Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Investar (ISTR) Competitors

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ISTR vs. CATY, HOPE, INDB, NBBK, and ONB

Should you buy Investar stock or one of its competitors? Investar's main competitors and comparable companies include Cathay General Bancorp (CATY), Hope Bancorp (HOPE), Independent Bank (INDB), NB Bancorp (NBBK), and Old National Bancorp (ONB). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "regional banks" industry.

How does Investar compare to Cathay General Bancorp?

Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATY) and Investar (NASDAQ:ISTR) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership and profitability.

75.0% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.2% of Investar shares are held by institutional investors. 4.5% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 10.6% of Investar 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.

In the previous week, Investar had 2 more articles in the media than Cathay General Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Investar and 2 mentions for Cathay General Bancorp. Investar's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Cathay General Bancorp's score of 0.67 indicating that Investar is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Cathay General Bancorp	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Investar	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Cathay General Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Investar pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Cathay General Bancorp pays out 29.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Investar pays out 19.8% 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. Investar has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years.

Cathay General Bancorp has a net margin of 24.66% compared to Investar's net margin of 17.55%. Cathay General Bancorp's return on equity of 11.71% beat Investar's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Cathay General Bancorp	24.66%	11.71%	1.43%
Investar	17.55%	11.65%	1.14%

Cathay General Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Investar. Cathay General Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Investar, 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
Cathay General Bancorp	$1.38B	2.96	$315.12M	$5.12	12.01
Investar	$153.48M	2.69	$22.90M	$2.43	12.31

Cathay General Bancorp currently has a consensus price target of $62.25, indicating a potential upside of 1.25%. Investar has a consensus price target of $31.50, indicating a potential upside of 5.28%. Given Investar's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Investar is more favorable than Cathay General Bancorp.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Cathay General Bancorp	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Investar	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

Cathay General Bancorp has a beta of 0.85, indicating that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Investar has a beta of 0.45, indicating that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Cathay General Bancorp beats Investar on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Investar compare to Hope Bancorp?

Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ:HOPE) and Investar (NASDAQ:ISTR) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends.

Hope Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Investar pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Hope Bancorp pays out 56.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Investar pays out 19.8% 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. Investar has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years.

Investar has a net margin of 17.55% compared to Hope Bancorp's net margin of 12.53%. Investar's return on equity of 11.65% beat Hope Bancorp's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Hope Bancorp	12.53%	5.71%	0.70%
Investar	17.55%	11.65%	1.14%

Hope Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Investar. Investar is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hope 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
Hope Bancorp	$576.54M	3.06	$61.59M	$1.00	13.82
Investar	$153.48M	2.69	$22.90M	$2.43	12.31

Hope Bancorp has a beta of 0.83, indicating that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Investar has a beta of 0.45, indicating that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

Hope Bancorp presently has a consensus target price of $15.50, indicating a potential upside of 12.16%. Investar has a consensus target price of $31.50, indicating a potential upside of 5.28%. Given Hope Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Hope Bancorp is more favorable than Investar.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Hope Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60
Investar	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

84.0% of Hope Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.2% of Investar shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.3% of Hope Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 10.6% of Investar shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Investar had 3 more articles in the media than Hope Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Investar and 1 mentions for Hope Bancorp. Hope Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.84 beat Investar's score of 0.90 indicating that Hope Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Hope Bancorp	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive
Investar	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Hope Bancorp beats Investar on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Investar compare to Independent Bank?

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

Independent Bank has higher revenue and earnings than Investar. Investar 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	$994.27M	3.87	$205.12M	$5.54	14.66
Investar	$153.48M	2.69	$22.90M	$2.43	12.31

Independent Bank pays an annual dividend of $2.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Investar pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Independent Bank pays out 46.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Investar pays out 19.8% 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 15 consecutive years and Investar has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years. Independent Bank is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Independent Bank has a net margin of 20.31% compared to Investar's net margin of 17.55%. Investar's return on equity of 11.65% beat Independent Bank's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Independent Bank	20.31%	9.19%	1.31%
Investar	17.55%	11.65%	1.14%

83.4% of Independent Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.2% of Investar shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of Independent Bank shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 10.6% of Investar shares are owned by 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.

Independent Bank has a beta of 0.76, indicating that its share price is 24% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Investar has a beta of 0.45, indicating that its share price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

Independent Bank currently has a consensus target price of $91.86, suggesting a potential upside of 13.12%. Investar has a consensus target price of $31.50, suggesting a potential upside of 5.28%. Given Independent Bank's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Independent Bank is more favorable than Investar.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Independent Bank	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71
Investar	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

In the previous week, Independent Bank had 4 more articles in the media than Investar. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Independent Bank and 4 mentions for Investar. Investar's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Independent Bank's score of 0.78 indicating that Investar is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Independent Bank	2 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Investar	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Independent Bank beats Investar on 16 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Investar compare to NB Bancorp?

NB Bancorp (NASDAQ:NBBK) and Investar (NASDAQ:ISTR) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Investar had 2 more articles in the media than NB Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Investar and 2 mentions for NB Bancorp. Investar's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat NB Bancorp's score of 0.25 indicating that Investar is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
NB Bancorp	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Investar	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

50.2% of Investar shares are held by institutional investors. 5.1% of NB Bancorp shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 10.6% of Investar shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

NB Bancorp presently has a consensus target price of $25.50, indicating a potential upside of 12.14%. Investar has a consensus target price of $31.50, indicating a potential upside of 5.28%. Given NB Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe NB Bancorp is more favorable than Investar.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NB Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Investar	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

NB Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Investar. Investar is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NB 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
NB Bancorp	$351.74M	2.83	$50.30M	$1.51	15.06
Investar	$153.48M	2.69	$22.90M	$2.43	12.31

NB Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Investar pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. NB Bancorp pays out 18.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Investar pays out 19.8% 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. Investar has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years. Investar is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

NB Bancorp has a beta of -0.01, indicating that its stock price is 101% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Investar has a beta of 0.45, indicating that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

Investar has a net margin of 17.55% compared to NB Bancorp's net margin of 14.27%. Investar's return on equity of 11.65% beat NB Bancorp's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NB Bancorp	14.27%	9.13%	1.10%
Investar	17.55%	11.65%	1.14%

Summary

Investar beats NB Bancorp on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Investar compare to Old National Bancorp?

Investar (NASDAQ:ISTR) and Old National Bancorp (NASDAQ:ONB) are both finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, risk, profitability and institutional ownership.

50.2% of Investar shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.7% of Old National Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 10.6% of Investar shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Old National Bancorp shares are held by 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.

Investar presently has a consensus price target of $31.50, indicating a potential upside of 5.28%. Old National Bancorp has a consensus price target of $30.25, indicating a potential upside of 19.80%. Given Old National Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Old National Bancorp is more favorable than Investar.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Investar	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Old National Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.77

Old National Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Investar. Old National Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Investar, 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
Investar	$153.48M	2.69	$22.90M	$2.43	12.31
Old National Bancorp	$2.82B	3.42	$669.26M	$2.25	11.22

Investar has a beta of 0.45, suggesting that its share price is 55% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Old National Bancorp has a beta of 0.83, suggesting that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market.

Investar pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Old National Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Investar pays out 19.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Old National Bancorp pays out 25.8% 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. Investar has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years.

Old National Bancorp has a net margin of 21.60% compared to Investar's net margin of 17.55%. Old National Bancorp's return on equity of 11.80% beat Investar's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Investar	17.55%	11.65%	1.14%
Old National Bancorp	21.60%	11.80%	1.34%

In the previous week, Old National Bancorp had 5 more articles in the media than Investar. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Old National Bancorp and 4 mentions for Investar. Investar's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Old National Bancorp's score of 0.35 indicating that Investar is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Investar	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Old National Bancorp	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Old National Bancorp beats Investar on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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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.

ISTR vs. The Competition

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Metric	Investar	Banks Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$412.30M	$23.81B	$13.87B	$13.23B
Dividend Yield	1.59%	3.08%	5.94%	12.80%
P/E Ratio	12.31	27.03	25.34	25.79
Price / Sales	2.69	9.82	520.17	102.99
Price / Cash	11.20	15.56	30.08	34.72
Price / Book	1.08	1.37	2.74	6.36
Net Income	$22.90M	$2.58B	$1.31B	$358.17M
7 Day Performance	-2.86%	-0.68%	0.18%	0.54%
1 Month Performance	-1.29%	0.20%	0.14%	-2.95%
1 Year Performance	30.03%	22.28%	8.08%	6.08%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
ISTR Investar	3.4252 of 5 stars	$29.92 -0.6%	$31.50 +5.3%	+30.7%	$412.30M	$153.48M	12.31	421	Dividend Announcement
CATY Cathay General Bancorp	2.6947 of 5 stars	$61.86 -1.3%	$62.25 +0.6%	+26.4%	$4.13B	$870.57M	12.08	1,268
HOPE Hope Bancorp	4.5376 of 5 stars	$13.98 -1.1%	$15.50 +10.9%	+27.6%	$1.79B	$967.63M	13.98	1,434	Positive News
INDB Independent Bank	4.4537 of 5 stars	$82.54 -1.6%	$91.86 +11.3%	+15.6%	$3.91B	$1.17B	14.90	2,294	Dividend Announcement
NBBK NB Bancorp	4.7218 of 5 stars	$23.00 -0.7%	$25.50 +10.9%	+23.5%	$1.01B	$259.05M	15.23	342	Positive News

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Investar (ISTR) Competitors

ISTR vs. CATY, HOPE, INDB, NBBK, and ONB

How does Investar compare to Cathay General Bancorp?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in CATY or ISTR?

Does the media refer more to CATY or ISTR?

Is CATY or ISTR a better dividend stock?

Is CATY or ISTR more profitable?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, CATY or ISTR?

Do analysts prefer CATY or ISTR?

Which has more volatility & risk, CATY or ISTR?

Summary

How does Investar compare to Hope Bancorp?

Is HOPE or ISTR a better dividend stock?

Is HOPE or ISTR more profitable?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, HOPE or ISTR?

Which has more risk and volatility, HOPE or ISTR?

Do analysts prefer HOPE or ISTR?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in HOPE or ISTR?

Does the media prefer HOPE or ISTR?

Summary

How does Investar compare to Independent Bank?

Which has better valuation & earnings, INDB or ISTR?

Is INDB or ISTR a better dividend stock?

Is INDB or ISTR more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in INDB or ISTR?

Which has more risk & volatility, INDB or ISTR?

Do analysts recommend INDB or ISTR?

Does the media prefer INDB or ISTR?

Summary

How does Investar compare to NB Bancorp?

Does the media favor NBBK or ISTR?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in NBBK or ISTR?

Do analysts recommend NBBK or ISTR?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, NBBK or ISTR?

Is NBBK or ISTR a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility and risk, NBBK or ISTR?

Is NBBK or ISTR more profitable?

Summary

How does Investar compare to Old National Bancorp?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in ISTR or ONB?

Do analysts prefer ISTR or ONB?

Which has better earnings and valuation, ISTR or ONB?

Which has more volatility & risk, ISTR or ONB?

Is ISTR or ONB a better dividend stock?

Is ISTR or ONB more profitable?

Does the media favor ISTR or ONB?

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