Bank OZK Competitors

Northern Trust (NASDAQ:NTRS) and Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares Northern Trust and Bank OZK's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Northern Trust has a beta of 1.12, suggesting that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Bank OZK has a beta of 1.9, suggesting that its stock price is 90% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Northern Trust pays an annual dividend of $2.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Bank OZK pays an annual dividend of $1.11 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Northern Trust pays out 42.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bank OZK pays out 33.6% 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. Northern Trust has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Bank OZK has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Northern Trust and Bank OZK, as reported by MarketBeat.

Northern Trust currently has a consensus price target of $97.1875, indicating a potential downside of 0.12%. Bank OZK has a consensus price target of $31.4444, indicating a potential downside of 22.11%. Given Northern Trust's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Northern Trust is more favorable than Bank OZK.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Northern Trust and Bank OZK's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Institutional and Insider Ownership

78.8% of Northern Trust shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.4% of Bank OZK shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Northern Trust shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.7% of Bank OZK shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Bank OZK beats Northern Trust on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) and Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares M&T Bank and Bank OZK's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

M&T Bank has a beta of 1.23, suggesting that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Bank OZK has a beta of 1.9, suggesting that its stock price is 90% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

M&T Bank pays an annual dividend of $4.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Bank OZK pays an annual dividend of $1.11 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. M&T Bank pays out 32.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bank OZK pays out 33.6% 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. M&T Bank has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Bank OZK has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years. M&T Bank is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for M&T Bank and Bank OZK, as reported by MarketBeat.

M&T Bank currently has a consensus price target of $133.75, indicating a potential downside of 13.49%. Bank OZK has a consensus price target of $31.4444, indicating a potential downside of 22.11%. Given M&T Bank's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe M&T Bank is more favorable than Bank OZK.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares M&T Bank and Bank OZK's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

M&T Bank has higher revenue and earnings than Bank OZK. M&T Bank is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bank OZK, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

82.7% of M&T Bank shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.4% of Bank OZK shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of M&T Bank shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.7% of Bank OZK shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Bank OZK beats M&T Bank on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:CFG) and Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and dividends.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

92.8% of Citizens Financial Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.4% of Bank OZK shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Citizens Financial Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.7% of Bank OZK shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Citizens Financial Group and Bank OZK's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Citizens Financial Group has higher revenue and earnings than Bank OZK. Citizens Financial Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bank OZK, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Citizens Financial Group and Bank OZK, as reported by MarketBeat.

Citizens Financial Group currently has a consensus price target of $41.4231, indicating a potential downside of 6.83%. Bank OZK has a consensus price target of $31.4444, indicating a potential downside of 22.11%. Given Citizens Financial Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Citizens Financial Group is more favorable than Bank OZK.

Risk and Volatility

Citizens Financial Group has a beta of 1.87, suggesting that its stock price is 87% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Bank OZK has a beta of 1.9, suggesting that its stock price is 90% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Citizens Financial Group and Bank OZK's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Citizens Financial Group pays an annual dividend of $1.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Bank OZK pays an annual dividend of $1.11 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Citizens Financial Group pays out 40.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bank OZK pays out 33.6% 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. Citizens Financial Group has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Bank OZK has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Summary

Citizens Financial Group beats Bank OZK on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) and Ally Financial (NYSE:ALLY) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

85.4% of Bank OZK shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.1% of Ally Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.7% of Bank OZK shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Ally Financial shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Bank OZK and Ally Financial's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Bank OZK and Ally Financial, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Bank OZK presently has a consensus target price of $31.4444, indicating a potential downside of 22.11%. Ally Financial has a consensus target price of $37.4211, indicating a potential downside of 13.95%. Given Ally Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ally Financial is more favorable than Bank OZK.

Risk and Volatility

Bank OZK has a beta of 1.9, indicating that its share price is 90% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ally Financial has a beta of 1.61, indicating that its share price is 61% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Bank OZK and Ally Financial's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Bank OZK pays an annual dividend of $1.11 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Ally Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Bank OZK pays out 33.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ally Financial pays out 20.4% 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. Bank OZK has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Ally Financial has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Bank OZK is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Ally Financial beats Bank OZK on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) and Signature Bank (NASDAQ:SBNY) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

85.4% of Bank OZK shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.3% of Signature Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.7% of Bank OZK shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Bank OZK and Signature Bank's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Bank OZK and Signature Bank, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Bank OZK presently has a consensus target price of $31.4444, indicating a potential downside of 22.11%. Signature Bank has a consensus target price of $169.2353, indicating a potential downside of 23.19%. Given Bank OZK's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Bank OZK is more favorable than Signature Bank.

Risk and Volatility

Bank OZK has a beta of 1.9, indicating that its share price is 90% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Signature Bank has a beta of 1.98, indicating that its share price is 98% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Bank OZK and Signature Bank's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Bank OZK pays an annual dividend of $1.11 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Signature Bank pays an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Bank OZK pays out 33.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Signature Bank pays out 20.6% 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. Bank OZK has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Signature Bank has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Bank OZK is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Signature Bank beats Bank OZK on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) and East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:EWBC) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

85.4% of Bank OZK shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.8% of East West Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.7% of Bank OZK shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of East West Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Bank OZK and East West Bancorp's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Bank OZK and East West Bancorp, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Bank OZK presently has a consensus target price of $31.4444, indicating a potential downside of 22.11%. East West Bancorp has a consensus target price of $78.5714, indicating a potential upside of 7.47%. Given East West Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe East West Bancorp is more favorable than Bank OZK.

Risk and Volatility

Bank OZK has a beta of 1.9, indicating that its share price is 90% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, East West Bancorp has a beta of 1.98, indicating that its share price is 98% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Bank OZK and East West Bancorp's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Bank OZK pays an annual dividend of $1.11 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. East West Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Bank OZK pays out 33.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. East West Bancorp pays out 27.3% 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. Bank OZK has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and East West Bancorp has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Bank OZK is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

East West Bancorp beats Bank OZK on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.