LCNB Competitors

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

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Banc of California and LCNB's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Banc of California has higher revenue and earnings than LCNB. LCNB is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Banc of California, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Banc of California pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. LCNB pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Banc of California pays out 30.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. LCNB pays out 52.1% 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. Banc of California has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and LCNB has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. LCNB is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Volatility and Risk

Banc of California has a beta of 1.85, indicating that its stock price is 85% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, LCNB has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

87.4% of Banc of California shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.6% of LCNB shares are held by institutional investors. 10.9% of Banc of California shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.4% of LCNB 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.

Profitability

This table compares Banc of California and LCNB's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Banc of California and LCNB, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Banc of California presently has a consensus target price of $21.30, suggesting a potential upside of 21.85%. LCNB has a consensus target price of $17.50, suggesting a potential downside of 2.34%. Given Banc of California's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Banc of California is more favorable than LCNB.

Summary

LCNB beats Banc of California on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Institutional and Insider Ownership

33.5% of CBTX shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.6% of LCNB shares are held by institutional investors. 30.1% of CBTX shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.4% of LCNB 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.

Dividends

CBTX pays an annual dividend of $0.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. LCNB pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. CBTX pays out 25.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. LCNB pays out 52.1% 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. CBTX has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and LCNB has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. LCNB is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Volatility and Risk

CBTX has a beta of 1.03, indicating that its stock price is 3% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, LCNB has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares CBTX and LCNB's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares CBTX and LCNB's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

CBTX has higher revenue and earnings than LCNB. LCNB is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CBTX, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for CBTX and LCNB, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

CBTX presently has a consensus target price of $28.00, suggesting a potential downside of 12.75%. LCNB has a consensus target price of $17.50, suggesting a potential downside of 2.34%. Given LCNB's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe LCNB is more favorable than CBTX.

Summary

LCNB beats CBTX on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Dividends

LCNB pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. The First Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $0.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. LCNB pays out 52.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The First Bancshares pays out 18.6% 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 raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and The First Bancshares has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. LCNB is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations for LCNB and The First Bancshares, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

LCNB currently has a consensus price target of $17.50, suggesting a potential downside of 2.34%. Given LCNB's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe LCNB is more favorable than The First Bancshares.

Risk & Volatility

LCNB has a beta of 0.9, meaning that its share price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The First Bancshares has a beta of 1, meaning that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

38.6% of LCNB shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.9% of The First Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. 6.4% of LCNB shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.3% of The First Bancshares shares are held 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.

Profitability

This table compares LCNB and The First Bancshares' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares LCNB and The First Bancshares' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

The First Bancshares has higher revenue and earnings than LCNB. LCNB is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The First Bancshares, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

The First Bancshares beats LCNB on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Nicolet Bankshares (NASDAQ:NCBS) 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 and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Nicolet Bankshares and LCNB's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Nicolet Bankshares and LCNB's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Nicolet Bankshares has higher revenue and earnings than LCNB. LCNB is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nicolet Bankshares, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk and Volatility

Nicolet Bankshares has a beta of 0.77, indicating that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, LCNB has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Nicolet Bankshares and LCNB, as reported by MarketBeat.

Nicolet Bankshares presently has a consensus target price of $70.50, indicating a potential downside of 8.13%. LCNB has a consensus target price of $17.50, indicating a potential downside of 2.34%. Given LCNB's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe LCNB is more favorable than Nicolet Bankshares.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

37.7% of Nicolet Bankshares shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.6% of LCNB shares are held by institutional investors. 14.2% of Nicolet Bankshares shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.4% of LCNB shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Nicolet Bankshares beats LCNB on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

LCNB (NASDAQ:LCNB) and Camden National (NASDAQ:CAC) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, valuation, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares LCNB and Camden National's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

LCNB has a beta of 0.9, meaning that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Camden National has a beta of 1, meaning that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

38.6% of LCNB shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 63.8% of Camden National shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.4% of LCNB shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Camden National shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares LCNB and Camden National's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Camden National has higher revenue and earnings than LCNB. LCNB is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Camden National, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for LCNB and Camden National, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

LCNB presently has a consensus price target of $17.50, indicating a potential downside of 2.34%. Camden National has a consensus price target of $45.00, indicating a potential downside of 2.74%. Given LCNB's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe LCNB is more favorable than Camden National.

Dividends

LCNB pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Camden National pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. LCNB pays out 52.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Camden National pays out 39.0% 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 3 consecutive years and Camden National has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. LCNB is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Camden National beats LCNB on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Amerant Bancorp (NASDAQ:AMTB) 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 dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and risk.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Amerant Bancorp and LCNB's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Amerant Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than LCNB. LCNB is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Amerant Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk & Volatility

Amerant Bancorp has a beta of 1.03, indicating that its stock price is 3% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, LCNB has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings for Amerant Bancorp and LCNB, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Amerant Bancorp currently has a consensus target price of $12.50, indicating a potential downside of 29.34%. LCNB has a consensus target price of $17.50, indicating a potential downside of 2.34%. Given LCNB's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe LCNB is more favorable than Amerant Bancorp.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

18.6% of Amerant Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.6% of LCNB shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.5% of Amerant Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 6.4% of LCNB shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Amerant Bancorp and LCNB's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

LCNB beats Amerant Bancorp on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.