MetroCity Bankshares (MCBS) Competitors

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

Does the media refer more to MCBS or BUSE?

In the previous week, First Busey had 10 more articles in the media than MetroCity Bankshares. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for First Busey and 2 mentions for MetroCity Bankshares. MetroCity Bankshares' average media sentiment score of 1.74 beat First Busey's score of 0.19 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
First Busey	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Which has more volatility and risk, MCBS or BUSE?

MetroCity Bankshares has a beta of 0.67, meaning that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, First Busey has a beta of 0.82, meaning that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Is MCBS or BUSE a better dividend stock?

MetroCity Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. MetroCity Bankshares pays out 39.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Busey pays out 89.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. First Busey has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years. First Busey is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Is MCBS or BUSE more profitable?

MetroCity Bankshares has a net margin of 27.98% compared to First Busey's net margin of 9.48%. MetroCity Bankshares' return on equity of 15.61% beat First Busey's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
MetroCity Bankshares	27.98%	15.61%	1.83%
First Busey	9.48%	8.76%	1.04%

Which has better valuation & earnings, MCBS or BUSE?

First Busey has higher revenue and earnings than MetroCity Bankshares. MetroCity Bankshares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Busey, 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	$235.98M	3.03	$64.50M	$2.56	10.95
First Busey	$663.36M	3.16	$113.69M	$1.12	20.98

Do institutionals and insiders believe in MCBS or BUSE?

25.3% of MetroCity Bankshares shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.5% of First Busey shares are held by institutional investors. 27.5% of MetroCity Bankshares shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.9% of First Busey shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Do analysts prefer MCBS or BUSE?

MetroCity Bankshares currently has a consensus target price of $34.00, indicating a potential upside of 21.34%. First Busey has a consensus target price of $27.33, indicating a potential upside of 16.31%. Given MetroCity Bankshares' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe MetroCity Bankshares is more favorable than First Busey.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
MetroCity Bankshares	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
First Busey	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Summary

First Busey beats MetroCity Bankshares on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.