Do analysts recommend LCNB or FCBC?

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score LCNB 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00 First Community Bancshares 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33

Does the media prefer LCNB or FCBC?

In the previous week, LCNB had 1 more articles in the media than First Community Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for LCNB and 2 mentions for First Community Bancshares. First Community Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 1.52 beat LCNB's score of 0.43 indicating that First Community Bancshares is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment LCNB 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral First Community Bancshares 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Do analysts prefer FRME or LCNB?

First Merchants currently has a consensus price target of $49.00, suggesting a potential upside of 10.91%. Given First Merchants' higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe First Merchants is more favorable than LCNB. 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 LCNB 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, FRME or LCNB?

First Merchants has higher revenue and earnings than LCNB. LCNB 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 2.65 $226M $3.40 12.99 LCNB $124.52M 2.06 $23.12M $1.61 11.17

Is FRME or LCNB more profitable?

First Merchants has a net margin of 18.87% compared to LCNB's net margin of 18.50%. First Merchants' return on equity of 9.58% beat LCNB's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Merchants 18.87% 9.58% 1.21% LCNB 18.50% 8.48% 1.02%

Does the media refer more to FRME or LCNB?

In the previous week, First Merchants had 3 more articles in the media than LCNB. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for First Merchants and 3 mentions for LCNB. First Merchants' average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat LCNB's score of 0.43 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) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive LCNB 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Do analysts recommend HBCP or LCNB?

Home Bancorp presently has a consensus price target of $65.50, indicating a potential downside of 5.57%. Given Home Bancorp's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Home Bancorp is more favorable than LCNB. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Home Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.60 LCNB 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Which has higher valuation and earnings, HBCP or LCNB?

Home Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than LCNB. LCNB is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Home 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 Home Bancorp $209.23M 2.60 $46.06M $5.95 11.66 LCNB $124.52M 2.06 $23.12M $1.61 11.17

Is HBCP or LCNB more profitable?

Home Bancorp has a net margin of 22.18% compared to LCNB's net margin of 18.50%. Home Bancorp's return on equity of 10.86% beat LCNB's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Home Bancorp 22.18% 10.86% 1.32% LCNB 18.50% 8.48% 1.02%

Does the media favor HBCP or LCNB?

In the previous week, Home Bancorp had 2 more articles in the media than LCNB. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Home Bancorp and 3 mentions for LCNB. Home Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.57 beat LCNB's score of 0.43 indicating that Home Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Home Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive LCNB 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Do analysts prefer LCNB or MBWM?

Mercantile Bank has a consensus target price of $56.80, indicating a potential downside of 2.17%. Given Mercantile Bank's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Mercantile Bank is more favorable than LCNB. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score LCNB 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00 Mercantile Bank 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.57

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, LCNB or MBWM?

Mercantile Bank has higher revenue and earnings than LCNB. Mercantile Bank is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than LCNB, 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 LCNB $124.52M 2.06 $23.12M $1.61 11.17 Mercantile Bank $371.80M 2.70 $88.75M $5.57 10.42

Is LCNB or MBWM more profitable?

Mercantile Bank has a net margin of 24.19% compared to LCNB's net margin of 18.50%. Mercantile Bank's return on equity of 13.73% beat LCNB's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets LCNB 18.50% 8.48% 1.02% Mercantile Bank 24.19% 13.73% 1.44%

Does the media refer more to LCNB or MBWM?

In the previous week, Mercantile Bank had 2 more articles in the media than LCNB. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Mercantile Bank and 3 mentions for LCNB. LCNB's average media sentiment score of 0.43 beat Mercantile Bank's score of 0.08 indicating that LCNB is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment LCNB 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Mercantile Bank 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Do analysts rate MCBS or LCNB?

MetroCity Bankshares currently has a consensus target price of $33.00, indicating a potential downside of 8.00%. Given MetroCity Bankshares' higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe MetroCity Bankshares is more favorable than LCNB. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score MetroCity Bankshares 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 LCNB 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Which has higher valuation and earnings, MCBS or LCNB?

MetroCity Bankshares has higher revenue and earnings than LCNB. LCNB is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MetroCity Bankshares, 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 MetroCity Bankshares $246.01M 4.18 $68.53M $2.77 12.95 LCNB $124.52M 2.06 $23.12M $1.61 11.17

Does the media prefer MCBS or LCNB?

In the previous week, LCNB had 1 more articles in the media than MetroCity Bankshares. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for LCNB and 2 mentions for MetroCity Bankshares. MetroCity Bankshares' average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat LCNB's score of 0.43 indicating that MetroCity Bankshares is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment MetroCity Bankshares 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive LCNB 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

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LCNB vs. FCBC, FRME, HBCP, MBWM, and MCBS

Should you buy LCNB stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares LCNB 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 LCNB include First Community Bancshares (FCBC), First Merchants (FRME), Home Bancorp (HBCP), Mercantile Bank (MBWM), and MetroCity Bankshares (MCBS). These companies are all part of the "finance" sector.

How does LCNB compare to First Community Bancshares?

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

LCNB has a beta of 0.58, indicating that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Community Bancshares has a beta of 0.48, indicating that its stock price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

LCNB pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.9%. First Community Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. LCNB pays out 54.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Community Bancshares pays out 46.8% 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. LCNB has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years and First Community Bancshares has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years.

First Community Bancshares has a net margin of 25.89% compared to LCNB's net margin of 18.50%. First Community Bancshares' return on equity of 10.44% beat LCNB's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
LCNB	18.50%	8.48%	1.02%
First Community Bancshares	25.89%	10.44%	1.60%

In the previous week, LCNB had 1 more articles in the media than First Community Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for LCNB and 2 mentions for First Community Bancshares. First Community Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 1.52 beat LCNB's score of 0.43 indicating that First Community Bancshares is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
LCNB	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
First Community Bancshares	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive

First Community Bancshares has higher revenue and earnings than LCNB. LCNB is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Community 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
LCNB	$124.52M	2.06	$23.12M	$1.61	11.17
First Community Bancshares	$161.08M	5.20	$48.79M	$2.65	16.75

34.7% of LCNB shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.0% of First Community Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. 5.7% of LCNB shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.7% of First Community Bancshares shares are held 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.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
LCNB	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
First Community Bancshares	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

Summary

First Community Bancshares beats LCNB on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LCNB compare to First Merchants?

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

73.9% of First Merchants shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.7% of LCNB shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of First Merchants shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of LCNB shares are owned by company 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.

First Merchants has a beta of 0.84, suggesting that its stock price is 16% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LCNB has a beta of 0.58, suggesting that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, First Merchants had 3 more articles in the media than LCNB. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for First Merchants and 3 mentions for LCNB. First Merchants' average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat LCNB's score of 0.43 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)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
LCNB	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. LCNB pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.9%. First Merchants pays out 43.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. LCNB pays out 54.7% 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 and LCNB has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years.

First Merchants currently has a consensus price target of $49.00, suggesting a potential upside of 10.91%. Given First Merchants' higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe First Merchants is more favorable than LCNB.

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
LCNB	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

First Merchants has higher revenue and earnings than LCNB. LCNB 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	2.65	$226M	$3.40	12.99
LCNB	$124.52M	2.06	$23.12M	$1.61	11.17

First Merchants has a net margin of 18.87% compared to LCNB's net margin of 18.50%. First Merchants' return on equity of 9.58% beat LCNB's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Merchants	18.87%	9.58%	1.21%
LCNB	18.50%	8.48%	1.02%

Summary

First Merchants beats LCNB on 16 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LCNB compare to Home Bancorp?

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

49.4% of Home Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.7% of LCNB shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.2% of Home Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of LCNB shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Home Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than LCNB. LCNB is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Home 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
Home Bancorp	$209.23M	2.60	$46.06M	$5.95	11.66
LCNB	$124.52M	2.06	$23.12M	$1.61	11.17

Home Bancorp has a net margin of 22.18% compared to LCNB's net margin of 18.50%. Home Bancorp's return on equity of 10.86% beat LCNB's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Home Bancorp	22.18%	10.86%	1.32%
LCNB	18.50%	8.48%	1.02%

Home Bancorp has a beta of 0.49, suggesting that its stock price is 51% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LCNB has a beta of 0.58, suggesting that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

Home Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. LCNB pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.9%. Home Bancorp pays out 20.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. LCNB pays out 54.7% 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. Home Bancorp has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years and LCNB has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Home Bancorp had 2 more articles in the media than LCNB. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Home Bancorp and 3 mentions for LCNB. Home Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.57 beat LCNB's score of 0.43 indicating that Home Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Home Bancorp	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
LCNB	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Home Bancorp presently has a consensus price target of $65.50, indicating a potential downside of 5.57%. Given Home Bancorp's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Home Bancorp is more favorable than LCNB.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Home Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60
LCNB	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

Home Bancorp beats LCNB on 16 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LCNB compare to Mercantile Bank?

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

34.7% of LCNB shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.6% of Mercantile Bank shares are held by institutional investors. 5.7% of LCNB shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.5% of Mercantile Bank shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Mercantile Bank has a net margin of 24.19% compared to LCNB's net margin of 18.50%. Mercantile Bank's return on equity of 13.73% beat LCNB's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
LCNB	18.50%	8.48%	1.02%
Mercantile Bank	24.19%	13.73%	1.44%

LCNB pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.9%. Mercantile Bank pays an annual dividend of $1.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. LCNB pays out 54.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Mercantile Bank pays out 28.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. LCNB has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years and Mercantile Bank has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years.

Mercantile Bank has higher revenue and earnings than LCNB. Mercantile Bank is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than LCNB, 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
LCNB	$124.52M	2.06	$23.12M	$1.61	11.17
Mercantile Bank	$371.80M	2.70	$88.75M	$5.57	10.42

In the previous week, Mercantile Bank had 2 more articles in the media than LCNB. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Mercantile Bank and 3 mentions for LCNB. LCNB's average media sentiment score of 0.43 beat Mercantile Bank's score of 0.08 indicating that LCNB is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
LCNB	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Mercantile Bank	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

LCNB has a beta of 0.58, indicating that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Mercantile Bank has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

Mercantile Bank has a consensus target price of $56.80, indicating a potential downside of 2.17%. Given Mercantile Bank's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Mercantile Bank is more favorable than LCNB.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
LCNB	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Mercantile Bank	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

Summary

Mercantile Bank beats LCNB on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LCNB compare to MetroCity Bankshares?

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

MetroCity Bankshares currently has a consensus target price of $33.00, indicating a potential downside of 8.00%. Given MetroCity Bankshares' higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe MetroCity Bankshares is more favorable than LCNB.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
MetroCity Bankshares	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
LCNB	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

MetroCity Bankshares has a net margin of 28.16% compared to LCNB's net margin of 18.50%. MetroCity Bankshares' return on equity of 15.09% beat LCNB's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
MetroCity Bankshares	28.16%	15.09%	1.79%
LCNB	18.50%	8.48%	1.02%

25.3% of MetroCity Bankshares shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.7% of LCNB shares are held by institutional investors. 27.5% of MetroCity Bankshares shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of LCNB shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

MetroCity Bankshares has higher revenue and earnings than LCNB. LCNB is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MetroCity Bankshares, 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
MetroCity Bankshares	$246.01M	4.18	$68.53M	$2.77	12.95
LCNB	$124.52M	2.06	$23.12M	$1.61	11.17

MetroCity Bankshares has a beta of 0.7, meaning that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LCNB has a beta of 0.58, meaning that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, LCNB had 1 more articles in the media than MetroCity Bankshares. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for LCNB and 2 mentions for MetroCity Bankshares. MetroCity Bankshares' average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat LCNB's score of 0.43 indicating that MetroCity Bankshares is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
MetroCity Bankshares	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
LCNB	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

MetroCity Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. LCNB pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.9%. MetroCity Bankshares pays out 41.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. LCNB pays out 54.7% 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. LCNB has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years. LCNB is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

MetroCity Bankshares beats LCNB on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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LCNB vs. The Competition

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Metric	LCNB	BANKS Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$255.28M	$1.21B	$14.39B	$12.59B
Dividend Yield	4.95%	2.52%	5.70%	8.43%
P/E Ratio	11.13	19.29	20.64	24.33
Price / Sales	2.06	2.67	44.86	92.04
Price / Cash	10.59	25.47	19.32	59.39
Price / Book	0.93	1.30	2.27	6.30
Net Income	$23.12M	$75.93M	$1.13B	$331.45M
7 Day Performance	2.57%	2.40%	1.27%	-0.08%
1 Month Performance	5.20%	4.27%	1.58%	-0.96%
1 Year Performance	19.69%	28.43%	14.06%	19.89%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
LCNB LCNB	4.2964 of 5 stars	$17.99 +2.3%	N/A	+14.3%	$255.28M	$124.52M	11.13	310	Short Interest Increase
FCBC First Community Bancshares	3.3364 of 5 stars	$43.32 -2.1%	N/A	+5.9%	$817.39M	$185.42M	16.35	630	News Coverage Positive News
FRME First Merchants	4.1208 of 5 stars	$42.34 -1.2%	$49.00 +15.7%	+3.8%	$2.71B	$1.05B	12.64	2,086	News Coverage Upcoming Earnings
HBCP Home Bancorp	3.5212 of 5 stars	$67.84 -1.0%	$65.50 -3.4%	+20.6%	$531.04M	$209.23M	11.38	440	News Coverage Upcoming Earnings Short Interest Increase
MBWM Mercantile Bank	2.9638 of 5 stars	$56.55 -1.5%	$56.80 +0.4%	+15.4%	$976.58M	$371.80M	10.15	670	News Coverage Upcoming Earnings

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