Does the media prefer MCBS or BUSE?

In the previous week, First Busey had 5 more articles in the media than MetroCity Bankshares. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for First Busey and 4 mentions for MetroCity Bankshares. First Busey's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat MetroCity Bankshares' score of 0.25 indicating that First Busey is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment MetroCity Bankshares 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral First Busey 2 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts rate FCBC or MCBS?

MetroCity Bankshares has a consensus target price of $33.00, suggesting a potential downside of 8.86%. Given MetroCity Bankshares' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe MetroCity Bankshares is more favorable than First Community Bancshares. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Community Bancshares 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33 MetroCity Bankshares 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Does the media refer more to FCBC or MCBS?

In the previous week, MetroCity Bankshares had 2 more articles in the media than First Community Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for MetroCity Bankshares and 2 mentions for First Community Bancshares. First Community Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat MetroCity Bankshares' score of 0.25 indicating that First Community Bancshares is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Community Bancshares 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive MetroCity Bankshares 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media prefer MCBS or FMBH?

In the previous week, MetroCity Bankshares had 1 more articles in the media than First Mid Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for MetroCity Bankshares and 3 mentions for First Mid Bancshares. First Mid Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 0.32 beat MetroCity Bankshares' score of 0.25 indicating that First Mid Bancshares is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment MetroCity Bankshares 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral First Mid Bancshares 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media refer more to MCBS or FRME?

In the previous week, First Merchants had 2 more articles in the media than MetroCity Bankshares. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for First Merchants and 4 mentions for MetroCity Bankshares. MetroCity Bankshares' average media sentiment score of 0.25 beat First Merchants' score of 0.24 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) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral First Merchants 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media refer more to MCBS or HOPE?

In the previous week, MetroCity Bankshares had 3 more articles in the media than Hope Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for MetroCity Bankshares and 1 mentions for Hope Bancorp. Hope Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat MetroCity Bankshares' score of 0.25 indicating that Hope Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment MetroCity Bankshares 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Hope Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

MetroCity Bankshares (MCBS) Competitors

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MCBS vs. BUSE, FCBC, FMBH, FRME, and HOPE

Should you buy MetroCity Bankshares stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares MetroCity Bankshares 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 MetroCity Bankshares include First Busey (BUSE), First Community Bancshares (FCBC), First Mid Bancshares (FMBH), First Merchants (FRME), and Hope Bancorp (HOPE). These companies are all part of the "finance" sector.

How does MetroCity Bankshares compare to First Busey?

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

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	$246.01M	4.22	$68.53M	$2.77	13.07
First Busey	$1.04B	2.41	$135.26M	$2.25	13.20

In the previous week, First Busey had 5 more articles in the media than MetroCity Bankshares. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for First Busey and 4 mentions for MetroCity Bankshares. First Busey's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat MetroCity Bankshares' score of 0.25 indicating that First Busey is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
MetroCity Bankshares	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
First Busey	2 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

MetroCity Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. MetroCity Bankshares pays out 41.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Busey pays out 46.2% 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 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.

MetroCity Bankshares has a net margin of 28.16% compared to First Busey's net margin of 19.16%. MetroCity Bankshares' return on equity of 15.09% beat First Busey's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
MetroCity Bankshares	28.16%	15.09%	1.79%
First Busey	19.16%	10.19%	1.36%

25.3% of MetroCity Bankshares shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.5% of First Busey shares are owned by institutional investors. 27.5% of MetroCity Bankshares shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.8% of First Busey shares are owned by company 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.

MetroCity Bankshares has a beta of 0.7, indicating that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Busey has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

MetroCity Bankshares currently has a consensus price target of $33.00, suggesting a potential downside of 8.86%. First Busey has a consensus price target of $29.60, suggesting a potential downside of 0.30%. Given First Busey's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe First Busey is more favorable than MetroCity Bankshares.

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
First Busey	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

Summary

First Busey beats MetroCity Bankshares on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MetroCity Bankshares compare to First Community Bancshares?

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

MetroCity Bankshares has a consensus target price of $33.00, suggesting a potential downside of 8.86%. Given MetroCity Bankshares' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe MetroCity Bankshares is more favorable than First Community Bancshares.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
First Community Bancshares	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
MetroCity Bankshares	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

In the previous week, MetroCity Bankshares had 2 more articles in the media than First Community Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for MetroCity Bankshares and 2 mentions for First Community Bancshares. First Community Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat MetroCity Bankshares' score of 0.25 indicating that First Community Bancshares is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
First Community Bancshares	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
MetroCity Bankshares	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

First Community Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. MetroCity Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. First Community Bancshares pays out 46.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. MetroCity Bankshares pays out 41.9% 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 Community Bancshares has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years. MetroCity Bankshares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

First Community Bancshares has a beta of 0.48, indicating that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MetroCity Bankshares has a beta of 0.7, indicating that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

35.0% of First Community Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.3% of MetroCity Bankshares shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.7% of First Community Bancshares shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 27.5% of MetroCity Bankshares shares are owned 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.

MetroCity Bankshares has higher revenue and earnings than First Community Bancshares. MetroCity Bankshares 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
First Community Bancshares	$185.42M	4.54	$48.79M	$2.65	16.85
MetroCity Bankshares	$246.01M	4.22	$68.53M	$2.77	13.07

MetroCity Bankshares has a net margin of 28.16% compared to First Community Bancshares' net margin of 25.89%. MetroCity Bankshares' return on equity of 15.09% beat First Community Bancshares' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Community Bancshares	25.89%	10.44%	1.60%
MetroCity Bankshares	28.16%	15.09%	1.79%

Summary

MetroCity Bankshares beats First Community Bancshares on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MetroCity Bankshares compare to First Mid Bancshares?

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

MetroCity Bankshares has a beta of 0.7, suggesting that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Mid Bancshares has a beta of 0.79, suggesting that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the broader market.

MetroCity Bankshares currently has a consensus target price of $33.00, suggesting a potential downside of 8.86%. First Mid Bancshares has a consensus target price of $49.50, suggesting a potential upside of 0.47%. Given First Mid Bancshares' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe First Mid Bancshares is more favorable than MetroCity Bankshares.

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
First Mid Bancshares	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

MetroCity Bankshares has a net margin of 28.16% compared to First Mid Bancshares' net margin of 19.95%. MetroCity Bankshares' return on equity of 15.09% beat First Mid Bancshares' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
MetroCity Bankshares	28.16%	15.09%	1.79%
First Mid Bancshares	19.95%	10.44%	1.23%

MetroCity Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. First Mid Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. MetroCity Bankshares pays out 41.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Mid Bancshares pays out 25.2% 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 Mid Bancshares has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

First Mid Bancshares has higher revenue and earnings than MetroCity Bankshares. First Mid Bancshares 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	4.22	$68.53M	$2.77	13.07
First Mid Bancshares	$355.25M	3.69	$91.75M	$3.97	12.41

25.3% of MetroCity Bankshares shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.6% of First Mid Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. 27.5% of MetroCity Bankshares shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.0% of First Mid Bancshares shares are owned by company 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.

In the previous week, MetroCity Bankshares had 1 more articles in the media than First Mid Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for MetroCity Bankshares and 3 mentions for First Mid Bancshares. First Mid Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 0.32 beat MetroCity Bankshares' score of 0.25 indicating that First Mid Bancshares is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
MetroCity Bankshares	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
First Mid Bancshares	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

First Mid Bancshares beats MetroCity Bankshares on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MetroCity Bankshares compare to First Merchants?

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

25.3% of MetroCity Bankshares shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.9% of First Merchants shares are owned by institutional investors. 27.5% of MetroCity Bankshares shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of First Merchants shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, First Merchants had 2 more articles in the media than MetroCity Bankshares. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for First Merchants and 4 mentions for MetroCity Bankshares. MetroCity Bankshares' average media sentiment score of 0.25 beat First Merchants' score of 0.24 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)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
First Merchants	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

First Merchants has higher revenue and earnings than MetroCity Bankshares. First Merchants 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	4.22	$68.53M	$2.77	13.07
First Merchants	$1.05B	2.66	$226M	$3.40	13.04

MetroCity Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. MetroCity Bankshares pays out 41.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Merchants pays out 43.5% 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 increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years. First Merchants is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

MetroCity Bankshares presently has a consensus price target of $33.00, suggesting a potential downside of 8.86%. First Merchants has a consensus price target of $49.00, suggesting a potential upside of 10.56%. Given First Merchants' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe First Merchants is more favorable than MetroCity Bankshares.

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
First Merchants	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

MetroCity Bankshares has a net margin of 28.16% compared to First Merchants' net margin of 18.87%. MetroCity Bankshares' return on equity of 15.09% beat First Merchants' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
MetroCity Bankshares	28.16%	15.09%	1.79%
First Merchants	18.87%	9.58%	1.21%

MetroCity Bankshares has a beta of 0.7, suggesting that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Merchants has a beta of 0.84, suggesting that its stock price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

First Merchants beats MetroCity Bankshares on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MetroCity Bankshares compare to Hope Bancorp?

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

MetroCity Bankshares has a net margin of 28.16% compared to Hope Bancorp's net margin of 6.56%. MetroCity Bankshares' return on equity of 15.09% beat Hope Bancorp's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
MetroCity Bankshares	28.16%	15.09%	1.79%
Hope Bancorp	6.56%	5.32%	0.65%

MetroCity Bankshares has a beta of 0.7, meaning that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hope Bancorp has a beta of 0.83, meaning that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market.

MetroCity Bankshares has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Hope Bancorp. MetroCity Bankshares 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
MetroCity Bankshares	$246.01M	4.22	$68.53M	$2.77	13.07
Hope Bancorp	$967.63M	1.79	$61.59M	$0.52	26.12

MetroCity Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Hope Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. MetroCity Bankshares pays out 41.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Hope Bancorp pays out 107.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

MetroCity Bankshares presently has a consensus price target of $33.00, indicating a potential downside of 8.86%. Hope Bancorp has a consensus price target of $14.50, indicating a potential upside of 6.77%. Given Hope Bancorp's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Hope Bancorp is more favorable than MetroCity Bankshares.

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
Hope Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40

25.3% of MetroCity Bankshares shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.0% of Hope Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 27.5% of MetroCity Bankshares shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Hope Bancorp shares are held by company 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, MetroCity Bankshares had 3 more articles in the media than Hope Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for MetroCity Bankshares and 1 mentions for Hope Bancorp. Hope Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat MetroCity Bankshares' score of 0.25 indicating that Hope Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
MetroCity Bankshares	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Hope Bancorp	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

MetroCity Bankshares beats Hope Bancorp on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	MetroCity Bankshares	BANKS Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$1.04B	$2.03B	$14.38B	$12.28B
Dividend Yield	3.19%	2.33%	5.67%	9.39%
P/E Ratio	13.07	17.29	20.56	23.94
Price / Sales	4.22	2.72	44.93	90.30
Price / Cash	12.84	13.28	19.24	47.25
Price / Book	1.70	1.32	2.26	6.14
Net Income	$68.53M	$146.81M	$1.14B	$331.74M
7 Day Performance	2.37%	0.85%	0.19%	-1.81%
1 Month Performance	5.97%	4.43%	1.38%	-1.44%
1 Year Performance	18.60%	23.01%	13.19%	16.33%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
MCBS MetroCity Bankshares	1.5495 of 5 stars	$36.21 -0.5%	$33.00 -8.9%	+23.6%	$1.04B	$246.01M	13.07	220	Upcoming Earnings Dividend Announcement
BUSE First Busey	3.9536 of 5 stars	$29.22 -0.9%	$29.60 +1.3%	+21.8%	$2.49B	$1.04B	12.99	1,948	News Coverage Upcoming Earnings Dividend Announcement
FCBC First Community Bancshares	3.082 of 5 stars	$44.24 -1.9%	N/A	+10.7%	$851.08M	$185.42M	16.69	630	News Coverage Positive News Upcoming Earnings
FMBH First Mid Bancshares	3.2632 of 5 stars	$48.13 -1.1%	$49.50 +2.8%	+26.7%	$1.30B	$466.04M	12.12	1,170	Positive News Upcoming Earnings
FRME First Merchants	4.0262 of 5 stars	$42.84 -1.4%	$49.00 +14.4%	+9.1%	$2.74B	$1.05B	12.60	2,086	Upcoming Earnings

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MetroCity Bankshares (MCBS) Competitors

MCBS vs. BUSE, FCBC, FMBH, FRME, and HOPE

How does MetroCity Bankshares compare to First Busey?

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How does MetroCity Bankshares compare to First Community Bancshares?

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How does MetroCity Bankshares compare to First Mid Bancshares?

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How does MetroCity Bankshares compare to First Merchants?

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How does MetroCity Bankshares compare to Hope Bancorp?

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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MetroCity Bankshares (MCBS) Competitors

MCBS vs. BUSE, FCBC, FMBH, FRME, and HOPE

How does MetroCity Bankshares compare to First Busey?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, MCBS or BUSE?

Does the media prefer MCBS or BUSE?

Is MCBS or BUSE a better dividend stock?

Is MCBS or BUSE more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in MCBS or BUSE?

Which has more volatility & risk, MCBS or BUSE?

Do analysts prefer MCBS or BUSE?

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How does MetroCity Bankshares compare to First Community Bancshares?

Do analysts rate FCBC or MCBS?

Does the media refer more to FCBC or MCBS?

Is FCBC or MCBS a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility and risk, FCBC or MCBS?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in FCBC or MCBS?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, FCBC or MCBS?

Is FCBC or MCBS more profitable?

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How does MetroCity Bankshares compare to First Mid Bancshares?

Which has more risk and volatility, MCBS or FMBH?

Do analysts prefer MCBS or FMBH?

Is MCBS or FMBH more profitable?

Is MCBS or FMBH a better dividend stock?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, MCBS or FMBH?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in MCBS or FMBH?

Does the media prefer MCBS or FMBH?

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How does MetroCity Bankshares compare to First Merchants?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in MCBS or FRME?

Does the media refer more to MCBS or FRME?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, MCBS or FRME?

Is MCBS or FRME a better dividend stock?

Do analysts recommend MCBS or FRME?

Is MCBS or FRME more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, MCBS or FRME?

Summary

How does MetroCity Bankshares compare to Hope Bancorp?

Is MCBS or HOPE more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, MCBS or HOPE?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, MCBS or HOPE?

Is MCBS or HOPE a better dividend stock?

Do analysts rate MCBS or HOPE?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of MCBS or HOPE?

Does the media refer more to MCBS or HOPE?

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