Question 1

Do analysts prefer BUSE or SMBK?

Accepted Answer

First Busey currently has a consensus price target of $27.50, indicating a potential downside of 1.15%. SmartFinancial has a consensus price target of $45.88, indicating a potential upside of 7.81%. Given SmartFinancial's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe SmartFinancial is more favorable than First Busey. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Busey 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.57 SmartFinancial 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.60

Question 2

Is BUSE or SMBK a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. SmartFinancial pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. First Busey pays out 46.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. SmartFinancial pays out 11.5% 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 Busey has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years and SmartFinancial has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years. First Busey is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 3

Which has higher earnings and valuation, BUSE or SMBK?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has higher revenue and earnings than SmartFinancial. First Busey is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than SmartFinancial, 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 Busey $1.04B 2.25 $135.26M $2.25 12.36 SmartFinancial $203.48M 3.58 $36.14M $3.12 13.64

Question 4

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of BUSE or SMBK?

Accepted Answer

56.5% of First Busey shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.8% of SmartFinancial shares are held by institutional investors. 3.8% of First Busey shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.9% of SmartFinancial shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 5

Is BUSE or SMBK more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has a net margin of 19.16% compared to SmartFinancial's net margin of 12.67%. First Busey's return on equity of 10.19% beat SmartFinancial's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Busey 19.16% 10.19% 1.36% SmartFinancial 12.67% 7.33% 0.71%

Question 6

Which has more risk & volatility, BUSE or SMBK?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has a beta of 0.72, suggesting that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SmartFinancial has a beta of 0.72, suggesting that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media refer more to BUSE or SMBK?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, SmartFinancial had 2 more articles in the media than First Busey. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for SmartFinancial and 2 mentions for First Busey. SmartFinancial's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat First Busey's score of 0.25 indicating that SmartFinancial is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Busey 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral SmartFinancial 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts recommend CCNE or SMBK?

Accepted Answer

CNB Financial presently has a consensus price target of $34.33, indicating a potential upside of 9.45%. SmartFinancial has a consensus price target of $45.88, indicating a potential upside of 7.81%. Given CNB Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe CNB Financial is more favorable than SmartFinancial. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score CNB Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.80 SmartFinancial 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.60

Question 9

Is CCNE or SMBK a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

CNB Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. SmartFinancial pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. CNB Financial pays out 27.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. SmartFinancial pays out 11.5% 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. CNB Financial has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and SmartFinancial has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Question 10

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, CCNE or SMBK?

Accepted Answer

CNB Financial has higher revenue and earnings than SmartFinancial. CNB Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than SmartFinancial, 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 CNB Financial $432.51M 2.15 $66.13M $2.81 11.16 SmartFinancial $203.48M 3.58 $36.14M $3.12 13.64

Question 11

Do institutionals and insiders believe in CCNE or SMBK?

Accepted Answer

52.4% of CNB Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.8% of SmartFinancial shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.9% of CNB Financial shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.9% of SmartFinancial shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 12

Is CCNE or SMBK more profitable?

Accepted Answer

CNB Financial has a net margin of 17.62% compared to SmartFinancial's net margin of 12.67%. CNB Financial's return on equity of 12.14% beat SmartFinancial's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets CNB Financial 17.62% 12.14% 1.16% SmartFinancial 12.67% 7.33% 0.71%

Question 13

Which has more volatility and risk, CCNE or SMBK?

Accepted Answer

CNB Financial has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SmartFinancial has a beta of 0.72, suggesting that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media favor CCNE or SMBK?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, SmartFinancial had 1 more articles in the media than CNB Financial. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for SmartFinancial and 3 mentions for CNB Financial. SmartFinancial's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat CNB Financial's score of 0.33 indicating that SmartFinancial is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment CNB Financial 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral SmartFinancial 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 15

Do analysts recommend SMBK or EFSC?

Accepted Answer

SmartFinancial currently has a consensus target price of $45.88, suggesting a potential upside of 7.81%. Enterprise Financial Services has a consensus target price of $66.00, suggesting a potential upside of 6.76%. Given SmartFinancial's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe SmartFinancial is more favorable than Enterprise Financial Services. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score SmartFinancial 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.60 Enterprise Financial Services 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.80

Question 16

Is SMBK or EFSC a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

SmartFinancial pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Enterprise Financial Services pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. SmartFinancial pays out 11.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Enterprise Financial Services pays out 24.9% 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. SmartFinancial has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Enterprise Financial Services has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years. Enterprise Financial Services is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 17

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, SMBK or EFSC?

Accepted Answer

Enterprise Financial Services has higher revenue and earnings than SmartFinancial. Enterprise Financial Services is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than SmartFinancial, 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 SmartFinancial $203.48M 3.58 $36.14M $3.12 13.64 Enterprise Financial Services $1.00B 2.26 $201.37M $5.30 11.66

Question 18

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of SMBK or EFSC?

Accepted Answer

58.8% of SmartFinancial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.2% of Enterprise Financial Services shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.9% of SmartFinancial shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Enterprise Financial Services shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 19

Is SMBK or EFSC more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Enterprise Financial Services has a net margin of 19.81% compared to SmartFinancial's net margin of 12.67%. Enterprise Financial Services' return on equity of 10.35% beat SmartFinancial's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets SmartFinancial 12.67% 7.33% 0.71% Enterprise Financial Services 19.81% 10.35% 1.19%

Question 20

Which has more volatility & risk, SMBK or EFSC?

Accepted Answer

SmartFinancial has a beta of 0.72, meaning that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Enterprise Financial Services has a beta of 0.8, meaning that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media refer more to SMBK or EFSC?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, SmartFinancial had 3 more articles in the media than Enterprise Financial Services. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for SmartFinancial and 1 mentions for Enterprise Financial Services. SmartFinancial's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Enterprise Financial Services' score of 0.98 indicating that SmartFinancial is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment SmartFinancial 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Enterprise Financial Services 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 22

Do analysts rate SMBK or FMBH?

Accepted Answer

SmartFinancial presently has a consensus price target of $45.88, suggesting a potential upside of 7.81%. First Mid Bancshares has a consensus price target of $49.50, suggesting a potential upside of 9.90%. Given First Mid Bancshares' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe First Mid Bancshares is more favorable than SmartFinancial. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score SmartFinancial 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.60 First Mid Bancshares 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 23

Is SMBK or FMBH a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

SmartFinancial pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. First Mid Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. SmartFinancial pays out 11.5% 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. SmartFinancial has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years and First Mid Bancshares has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Question 24

Which has better earnings and valuation, SMBK or FMBH?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares has higher revenue and earnings than SmartFinancial. First Mid Bancshares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than SmartFinancial, 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 SmartFinancial $203.48M 3.58 $36.14M $3.12 13.64 First Mid Bancshares $466.04M 2.57 $91.75M $3.97 11.35

Question 25

Do institutionals and insiders believe in SMBK or FMBH?

Accepted Answer

58.8% of SmartFinancial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.6% of First Mid Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.9% of SmartFinancial shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 6.0% of First Mid Bancshares shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 26

Is SMBK or FMBH more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares has a net margin of 19.95% compared to SmartFinancial's net margin of 12.67%. First Mid Bancshares' return on equity of 10.44% beat SmartFinancial's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets SmartFinancial 12.67% 7.33% 0.71% First Mid Bancshares 19.95% 10.44% 1.23%

Question 27

Which has more risk & volatility, SMBK or FMBH?

Accepted Answer

SmartFinancial has a beta of 0.72, meaning that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Mid Bancshares has a beta of 0.8, meaning that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media favor SMBK or FMBH?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, SmartFinancial had 3 more articles in the media than First Mid Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for SmartFinancial and 1 mentions for First Mid Bancshares. SmartFinancial's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat First Mid Bancshares' score of 0.29 indicating that SmartFinancial is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment SmartFinancial 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Mid Bancshares 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Question 29

Do analysts prefer SMBK or FRME?

Accepted Answer

SmartFinancial presently has a consensus target price of $45.88, suggesting a potential upside of 7.81%. First Merchants has a consensus target price of $48.33, suggesting a potential upside of 20.77%. Given First Merchants' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe First Merchants is more favorable than SmartFinancial. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score SmartFinancial 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.60 First Merchants 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33

Question 30

Is SMBK or FRME a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

SmartFinancial pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. SmartFinancial pays out 11.5% 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. SmartFinancial has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years and 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.

Question 31

Which has higher earnings and valuation, SMBK or FRME?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants has higher revenue and earnings than SmartFinancial. First Merchants is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than SmartFinancial, 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 SmartFinancial $203.48M 3.58 $36.14M $3.12 13.64 First Merchants $1.05B 2.40 $226M $3.40 11.77

Question 32

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in SMBK or FRME?

Accepted Answer

58.8% of SmartFinancial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.9% of First Merchants shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.9% of SmartFinancial shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of First Merchants shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 33

Is SMBK or FRME more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants has a net margin of 18.87% compared to SmartFinancial's net margin of 12.67%. First Merchants' return on equity of 9.58% beat SmartFinancial's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets SmartFinancial 12.67% 7.33% 0.71% First Merchants 18.87% 9.58% 1.21%

Question 34

Which has more volatility and risk, SMBK or FRME?

Accepted Answer

SmartFinancial has a beta of 0.72, suggesting that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Merchants has a beta of 0.85, suggesting that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media prefer SMBK or FRME?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Merchants had 1 more articles in the media than SmartFinancial. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for First Merchants and 4 mentions for SmartFinancial. SmartFinancial's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat First Merchants' score of 0.55 indicating that SmartFinancial is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment SmartFinancial 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Merchants 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	SmartFinancial	National commercial banks Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$727.54M	$1.25B	$13.56B	$11.99B
Dividend Yield	0.86%	2.69%	5.80%	5.57%
P/E Ratio	19.88	11.87	19.90	23.74
Price / Sales	3.58	2.77	139.71	108.39
Price / Cash	12.60	11.20	19.15	37.25
Price / Book	1.57	1.44	2.19	6.78
Net Income	$36.14M	$94.47M	$1.13B	$337.51M
7 Day Performance	2.27%	1.24%	-0.55%	-2.34%
1 Month Performance	0.73%	-0.84%	-0.61%	1.88%
1 Year Performance	30.85%	13.70%	10.40%	25.55%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
SMBK SmartFinancial	4.4609 of 5 stars	$42.55 +0.7%	$45.88 +7.8%	+31.2%	$727.54M	$203.48M	19.88	550	Positive News
BUSE First Busey	3.9249 of 5 stars	$27.43 +1.2%	$27.50 +0.3%	+22.4%	$2.32B	$790.86M	12.19	1,948	Positive News
CCNE CNB Financial	4.4077 of 5 stars	$30.76 +2.0%	$34.33 +11.6%	+42.7%	$911.42M	$432.51M	10.95	760	News Coverage Positive News Analyst Upgrade
EFSC Enterprise Financial Services	3.7758 of 5 stars	$60.76 +1.8%	$66.00 +8.6%	+16.9%	$2.22B	$1.00B	11.46	1,418
FMBH First Mid Bancshares	3.7493 of 5 stars	$44.26 +2.1%	$49.50 +11.8%	+24.7%	$1.18B	$355.25M	11.15	1,170

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Which has more risk & volatility, BUSE or SMBK?

Is BUSE or SMBK more profitable?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, BUSE or SMBK?

Does the media refer more to BUSE or SMBK?

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Is CCNE or SMBK more profitable?

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Which has more volatility & risk, SMBK or EFSC?

Does the media refer more to SMBK or EFSC?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, SMBK or EFSC?

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Which has better earnings and valuation, SMBK or FMBH?

Is SMBK or FMBH more profitable?

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