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NCTY vs. WNEB, FUNC, OVLY, BLFY, and FRAF

Should you buy The9 stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares The9 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 The9 include Western New England Bancorp (WNEB), First United (FUNC), Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY), Blue Foundry Bancorp (BLFY), and Franklin Financial Services (FRAF). These companies are all part of the "banking" industry.

How does The9 compare to Western New England Bancorp?

Western New England Bancorp (NASDAQ:WNEB) and The9 (NASDAQ:NCTY) are both small-cap banking companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations and earnings.

In the previous week, Western New England Bancorp and Western New England Bancorp both had 2 articles in the media. Western New England Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.61 beat The9's score of 0.94 indicating that Western New England Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Western New England Bancorp
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
The9
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Western New England Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than The9.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Western New England Bancorp$131.13M2.24$15.27M$0.8916.38
The9$15.43M3.79-$57.55MN/AN/A

Western New England Bancorp has a beta of 0.75, meaning that its share price is 25% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, The9 has a beta of 2.12, meaning that its share price is 112% more volatile than the broader market.

Western New England Bancorp has a net margin of 13.27% compared to The9's net margin of 0.00%. Western New England Bancorp's return on equity of 7.25% beat The9's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Western New England Bancorp13.27% 7.25% 0.65%
The9 N/A N/A N/A

Western New England Bancorp currently has a consensus price target of $15.00, indicating a potential upside of 2.88%. Given Western New England Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Western New England Bancorp is more favorable than The9.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Western New England Bancorp
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
The9
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

68.0% of Western New England Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.5% of The9 shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.6% of Western New England Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 30.8% of The9 shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Western New England Bancorp beats The9 on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The9 compare to First United?

The9 (NASDAQ:NCTY) and First United (NASDAQ:FUNC) are both small-cap banking companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, risk, valuation, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

0.5% of The9 shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.3% of First United shares are owned by institutional investors. 30.8% of The9 shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.1% of First United shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

First United has a net margin of 20.55% compared to The9's net margin of 0.00%. First United's return on equity of 13.39% beat The9's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The9N/A N/A N/A
First United 20.55%13.39%1.31%

First United has a consensus price target of $47.25, indicating a potential upside of 5.40%. Given First United's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe First United is more favorable than The9.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
The9
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
First United
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, First United had 1 more articles in the media than The9. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for First United and 2 mentions for The9. First United's average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat The9's score of 0.94 indicating that First United is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
The9
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
First United
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

The9 has a beta of 2.12, indicating that its stock price is 112% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First United has a beta of 0.52, indicating that its stock price is 48% less volatile than the broader market.

First United has higher revenue and earnings than The9.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The9$15.43M3.79-$57.55MN/AN/A
First United$121.42M2.38$24.51M$3.9111.47

Summary

First United beats The9 on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The9 compare to Oak Valley Bancorp?

The9 (NASDAQ:NCTY) and Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ:OVLY) are both small-cap banking companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, profitability, earnings and risk.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
The9
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Oak Valley Bancorp
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

The9 has a beta of 2.12, suggesting that its share price is 112% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Oak Valley Bancorp has a beta of 0.21, suggesting that its share price is 79% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Oak Valley Bancorp had 2 more articles in the media than The9. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Oak Valley Bancorp and 2 mentions for The9. The9's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Oak Valley Bancorp's score of 0.22 indicating that The9 is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
The9
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Oak Valley Bancorp
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

0.5% of The9 shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 30.9% of Oak Valley Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 30.8% of The9 shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.9% of Oak Valley Bancorp shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Oak Valley Bancorp has a net margin of 24.80% compared to The9's net margin of 0.00%. Oak Valley Bancorp's return on equity of 11.99% beat The9's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The9N/A N/A N/A
Oak Valley Bancorp 24.80%11.99%1.20%

Oak Valley Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than The9.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The9$15.43M3.79-$57.55MN/AN/A
Oak Valley Bancorp$95.04M2.97$23.91M$2.8811.64

Summary

Oak Valley Bancorp beats The9 on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The9 compare to Blue Foundry Bancorp?

Blue Foundry Bancorp (NASDAQ:BLFY) and The9 (NASDAQ:NCTY) are both small-cap banking companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and media sentiment.

56.5% of Blue Foundry Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.5% of The9 shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.3% of Blue Foundry Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 30.8% of The9 shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Blue Foundry Bancorp has a beta of 0.55, indicating that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, The9 has a beta of 2.12, indicating that its stock price is 112% more volatile than the broader market.

Blue Foundry Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than The9.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Blue Foundry Bancorp$49.07M5.60-$11.91M-$0.46N/A
The9$15.43M3.79-$57.55MN/AN/A

The9 has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Blue Foundry Bancorp's net margin of -9.82%. The9's return on equity of 0.00% beat Blue Foundry Bancorp's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Blue Foundry Bancorp-9.82% -2.84% -0.44%
The9 N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, The9 had 2 more articles in the media than Blue Foundry Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for The9 and 0 mentions for Blue Foundry Bancorp. The9's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Blue Foundry Bancorp's score of 0.00 indicating that The9 is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Blue Foundry Bancorp Neutral
The9 Positive

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Blue Foundry Bancorp
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
The9
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

The9 beats Blue Foundry Bancorp on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The9 compare to Franklin Financial Services?

The9 (NASDAQ:NCTY) and Franklin Financial Services (NASDAQ:FRAF) are both small-cap banking companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, earnings and valuation.

0.5% of The9 shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.8% of Franklin Financial Services shares are owned by institutional investors. 30.8% of The9 shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.9% of Franklin Financial Services shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Franklin Financial Services has a consensus price target of $64.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2.94%. Given Franklin Financial Services' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Franklin Financial Services is more favorable than The9.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
The9
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Franklin Financial Services
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Franklin Financial Services has higher revenue and earnings than The9.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The9$15.43M3.79-$57.55MN/AN/A
Franklin Financial Services$133.55M2.09$21.23M$5.3411.64

Franklin Financial Services has a net margin of 17.73% compared to The9's net margin of 0.00%. Franklin Financial Services' return on equity of 14.13% beat The9's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The9N/A N/A N/A
Franklin Financial Services 17.73%14.13%1.05%

In the previous week, Franklin Financial Services had 2 more articles in the media than The9. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Franklin Financial Services and 2 mentions for The9. The9's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Franklin Financial Services' score of 0.69 indicating that The9 is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
The9
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Franklin Financial Services
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

The9 has a beta of 2.12, meaning that its share price is 112% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Franklin Financial Services has a beta of -0.02, meaning that its share price is 102% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Franklin Financial Services beats The9 on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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NCTY vs. The Competition

MetricThe9INTERNET CONTENT IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$60.14M$2.58B$38.92B$12.56B
Dividend YieldN/A9.93%3.21%9.46%
P/E RatioN/A12.16169.4424.35
Price / Sales3.793.71591.6077.47
Price / CashN/A9.5247.0360.00
Price / Book2.403.709.506.31
Net Income-$57.55M$130.86M$1.07B$331.55M
7 Day Performance-17.42%-0.39%0.03%0.15%
1 Month Performance-29.41%-4.74%-2.12%-0.68%
1 Year Performance-59.06%-18.91%140.87%20.73%

The9 Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NCTY
The9
0.7569 of 5 stars
$3.84
-2.8%
N/A-60.1%$60.14M$15.43MN/A70
WNEB
Western New England Bancorp
3.7702 of 5 stars
$14.03
-1.2%
$15.00
+7.0%
+43.1%$282.25M$86.58M15.76360
FUNC
First United
4.6688 of 5 stars
$43.20
-1.7%
$47.25
+9.4%
+30.2%$281.15M$91.30M11.15300
OVLY
Oak Valley Bancorp
3.0476 of 5 stars
$33.19
-0.9%
N/A+16.3%$278.34M$95.04M11.49200
BLFY
Blue Foundry Bancorp
N/A$13.24
flat
N/AN/A$274.88M$49.07MN/A180

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This page (NASDAQ:NCTY) was last updated on 7/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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