Do analysts recommend CCNE or LCNB?

CNB Financial currently has a consensus target price of $36.00, indicating a potential upside of 6.16%. Given CNB Financial's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe CNB Financial is more favorable than LCNB. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score CNB Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.80 LCNB 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.50

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, CCNE or LCNB?

CNB Financial has higher revenue and earnings than LCNB. CNB Financial 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 CNB Financial $432.51M 2.32 $66.13M $3.11 10.90 LCNB $124.52M 2.25 $23.12M $1.73 11.35

Is CCNE or LCNB more profitable?

LCNB has a net margin of 19.69% compared to CNB Financial's net margin of 19.37%. CNB Financial's return on equity of 12.85% beat LCNB's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets CNB Financial 19.37% 12.85% 1.26% LCNB 19.69% 8.92% 1.10%

Does the media refer more to CCNE or LCNB?

In the previous week, CNB Financial had 3 more articles in the media than LCNB. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for CNB Financial and 4 mentions for LCNB. CNB Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat LCNB's score of 0.59 indicating that CNB Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment CNB Financial 4 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) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.50 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, First Community Bancshares had 1 more articles in the media than LCNB. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for First Community Bancshares and 4 mentions for LCNB. LCNB's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat First Community Bancshares' score of 0.51 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) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Community Bancshares 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts recommend FRME or LCNB?

First Merchants currently has a consensus target price of $49.00, suggesting a potential upside of 17.90%. Given First Merchants' higher possible upside, 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) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 LCNB 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.50

Which has better 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 2.48 $226M $3.12 13.32 LCNB $124.52M 2.25 $23.12M $1.73 11.35

Is FRME or LCNB more profitable?

LCNB has a net margin of 19.69% compared to First Merchants' net margin of 17.05%. LCNB's return on equity of 8.92% beat First Merchants' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Merchants 17.05% 8.86% 1.12% LCNB 19.69% 8.92% 1.10%

Does the media refer more to FRME or LCNB?

In the previous week, First Merchants had 8 more articles in the media than LCNB. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for First Merchants and 4 mentions for LCNB. First Merchants' average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat LCNB's score of 0.59 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 8 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive LCNB 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts rate HBCP or LCNB?

Home Bancorp presently has a consensus target price of $69.50, suggesting a potential upside of 0.74%. Given Home Bancorp's higher possible upside, 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) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.50

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 2.59 $46.06M $5.98 11.54 LCNB $124.52M 2.25 $23.12M $1.73 11.35

Is HBCP or LCNB more profitable?

Home Bancorp has a net margin of 22.23% compared to LCNB's net margin of 19.69%. Home Bancorp's return on equity of 10.65% beat LCNB's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Home Bancorp 22.23% 10.65% 1.32% LCNB 19.69% 8.92% 1.10%

Does the media favor HBCP or LCNB?

In the previous week, Home Bancorp had 4 more articles in the media than LCNB. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Home Bancorp and 4 mentions for LCNB. Home Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat LCNB's score of 0.59 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 5 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive LCNB 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts prefer MCBS or LCNB?

MetroCity Bankshares presently has a consensus target price of $33.00, indicating a potential downside of 6.06%. Given MetroCity Bankshares' higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly 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) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.50

Which has better earnings and valuation, 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 4.11 $68.53M $2.88 12.20 LCNB $124.52M 2.25 $23.12M $1.73 11.35

Does the media favor MCBS or LCNB?

In the previous week, LCNB had 2 more articles in the media than MetroCity Bankshares. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for LCNB and 2 mentions for MetroCity Bankshares. MetroCity Bankshares' average media sentiment score of 1.79 beat LCNB's score of 0.59 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 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive LCNB 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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

Should you buy LCNB stock or one of its competitors? LCNB's main competitors and comparable companies include CNB Financial (CCNE), First Community Bancshares (FCBC), First Merchants (FRME), Home Bancorp (HBCP), and MetroCity Bankshares (MCBS). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "regional banks" industry.

How does LCNB compare to CNB Financial?

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

CNB Financial has a beta of 0.63, meaning that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LCNB has a beta of 0.56, meaning that its share price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

LCNB has a net margin of 19.69% compared to CNB Financial's net margin of 19.37%. CNB Financial's return on equity of 12.85% beat LCNB's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
CNB Financial	19.37%	12.85%	1.26%
LCNB	19.69%	8.92%	1.10%

CNB Financial currently has a consensus target price of $36.00, indicating a potential upside of 6.16%. Given CNB Financial's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe CNB Financial is more favorable than LCNB.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
CNB Financial	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80
LCNB	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.50

CNB Financial has higher revenue and earnings than LCNB. CNB Financial 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
CNB Financial	$432.51M	2.32	$66.13M	$3.11	10.90
LCNB	$124.52M	2.25	$23.12M	$1.73	11.35

52.4% of CNB Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.7% of LCNB shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.9% of CNB Financial shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of LCNB shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, CNB Financial had 3 more articles in the media than LCNB. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for CNB Financial and 4 mentions for LCNB. CNB Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat LCNB's score of 0.59 indicating that CNB Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
CNB Financial	4 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)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

CNB Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. LCNB pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. CNB Financial pays out 24.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. LCNB pays out 50.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. CNB Financial has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and 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

CNB Financial beats LCNB on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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 superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation and risk.

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	2.25	$23.12M	$1.73	11.35
First Community Bancshares	$185.42M	5.03	$48.79M	$3.17	15.56

First Community Bancshares has a net margin of 28.84% compared to LCNB's net margin of 19.69%. First Community Bancshares' return on equity of 10.67% beat LCNB's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
LCNB	19.69%	8.92%	1.10%
First Community Bancshares	28.84%	10.67%	1.61%

LCNB pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. First Community Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. LCNB pays out 50.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Community Bancshares pays out 41.6% 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. LCNB has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years and First Community Bancshares has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years.

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

In the previous week, First Community Bancshares had 1 more articles in the media than LCNB. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for First Community Bancshares and 4 mentions for LCNB. LCNB's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat First Community Bancshares' score of 0.51 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)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
First Community Bancshares	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

LCNB has a beta of 0.56, suggesting that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Community Bancshares has a beta of 0.48, suggesting that its stock price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

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)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.50
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 18 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 better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, profitability, dividends and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, First Merchants had 8 more articles in the media than LCNB. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for First Merchants and 4 mentions for LCNB. First Merchants' average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat LCNB's score of 0.59 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	8 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
LCNB	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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	2.48	$226M	$3.12	13.32
LCNB	$124.52M	2.25	$23.12M	$1.73	11.35

First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. LCNB pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. First Merchants pays out 47.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. LCNB pays out 50.9% 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 has a beta of 0.84, meaning that its stock price is 16% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LCNB has a beta of 0.56, meaning that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

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 company is poised for long-term growth.

LCNB has a net margin of 19.69% compared to First Merchants' net margin of 17.05%. LCNB's return on equity of 8.92% beat First Merchants' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Merchants	17.05%	8.86%	1.12%
LCNB	19.69%	8.92%	1.10%

First Merchants currently has a consensus target price of $49.00, suggesting a potential upside of 17.90%. Given First Merchants' higher possible upside, 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)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
LCNB	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.50

Summary

First Merchants beats LCNB on 14 of the 20 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 superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Home Bancorp has a net margin of 22.23% compared to LCNB's net margin of 19.69%. Home Bancorp's return on equity of 10.65% beat LCNB's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Home Bancorp	22.23%	10.65%	1.32%
LCNB	19.69%	8.92%	1.10%

Home Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. LCNB pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. Home Bancorp pays out 21.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. LCNB pays out 50.9% 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.

Home Bancorp presently has a consensus target price of $69.50, suggesting a potential upside of 0.74%. Given Home Bancorp's higher possible upside, 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)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.50

In the previous week, Home Bancorp had 4 more articles in the media than LCNB. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Home Bancorp and 4 mentions for LCNB. Home Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat LCNB's score of 0.59 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	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
LCNB	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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 company insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of LCNB 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.

Home Bancorp has a beta of 0.5, meaning that its stock price is 50% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LCNB has a beta of 0.56, meaning that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

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	2.59	$46.06M	$5.98	11.54
LCNB	$124.52M	2.25	$23.12M	$1.73	11.35

Summary

Home Bancorp beats LCNB on 15 of the 18 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 better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations and earnings.

MetroCity Bankshares has a beta of 0.69, meaning that its share price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LCNB has a beta of 0.56, meaning that its share price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

MetroCity Bankshares presently has a consensus target price of $33.00, indicating a potential downside of 6.06%. Given MetroCity Bankshares' higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly 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)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.50

MetroCity Bankshares has a net margin of 28.40% compared to LCNB's net margin of 19.69%. MetroCity Bankshares' return on equity of 15.16% beat LCNB's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
MetroCity Bankshares	28.40%	15.16%	1.82%
LCNB	19.69%	8.92%	1.10%

MetroCity Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.16 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 4.5%. MetroCity Bankshares pays out 40.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. LCNB pays out 50.9% 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. LCNB is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

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	4.11	$68.53M	$2.88	12.20
LCNB	$124.52M	2.25	$23.12M	$1.73	11.35

25.3% of MetroCity Bankshares shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.7% of LCNB shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.2% of MetroCity Bankshares shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of LCNB 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.

In the previous week, LCNB had 2 more articles in the media than MetroCity Bankshares. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for LCNB and 2 mentions for MetroCity Bankshares. MetroCity Bankshares' average media sentiment score of 1.79 beat LCNB's score of 0.59 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	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive
LCNB	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

MetroCity Bankshares beats LCNB on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	LCNB	Banks Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$277.55M	$23.62B	$14.06B	$12.78B
Dividend Yield	4.52%	3.19%	5.89%	10.79%
P/E Ratio	11.35	27.40	26.63	24.18
Price / Sales	2.25	9.54	514.32	129.13
Price / Cash	11.61	16.11	30.73	36.86
Price / Book	1.00	1.38	2.88	6.52
Net Income	$23.12M	$2.58B	$1.31B	$347.97M
7 Day Performance	-2.82%	-0.55%	1.37%	1.57%
1 Month Performance	-1.85%	1.53%	2.98%	5.24%
1 Year Performance	22.46%	23.44%	11.65%	17.87%

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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	4.112 of 5 stars	$19.63 +0.8%	N/A	+20.9%	$277.55M	$124.52M	11.35	310	Dividend Announcement
CCNE CNB Financial	3.1652 of 5 stars	$34.31 -1.5%	$36.00 +4.9%	+29.3%	$1.02B	$329.28M	11.04	760	Analyst Downgrade
FCBC First Community Bancshares	2.7725 of 5 stars	$48.72 -1.0%	N/A	+29.3%	$920.54M	$185.42M	15.36	630	News Coverage Insider Trade
FRME First Merchants	4.8861 of 5 stars	$42.91 -0.8%	$49.00 +14.2%	+0.4%	$2.69B	$691.54M	13.75	2,086	News Coverage Positive News
HBCP Home Bancorp	3.6938 of 5 stars	$70.41 -1.5%	$69.50 -1.3%	+24.5%	$551.91M	$153.83M	11.77	440	News Coverage Positive News

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