Question 1

Do analysts prefer SPFI or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial presently has a consensus price target of $49.60, suggesting a potential upside of 12.11%. Community Trust Bancorp has a consensus price target of $81.50, suggesting a potential upside of 5.26%. Given South Plains Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe South Plains Financial is more favorable than Community Trust Bancorp. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score South Plains Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 6 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.86 Community Trust Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.75

Question 2

Is SPFI or CTBI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Community Trust Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $2.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. South Plains Financial pays out 19.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Community Trust Bancorp pays out 35.5% 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. South Plains Financial has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years and Community Trust Bancorp has increased its dividend for 44 consecutive years. Community Trust Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 3

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, SPFI or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than South Plains Financial. South Plains Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Community Trust 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 South Plains Financial $220.42M 3.78 $58.47M $3.67 12.05 Community Trust Bancorp $409.34M 3.44 $98.06M $5.97 12.97

Question 4

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of SPFI or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

55.0% of South Plains Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.2% of Community Trust Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 24.3% of South Plains Financial shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Community Trust Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 5

Is SPFI or CTBI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp has a net margin of 25.55% compared to South Plains Financial's net margin of 20.79%. Community Trust Bancorp's return on equity of 12.52% beat South Plains Financial's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets South Plains Financial 20.79% 12.36% 1.37% Community Trust Bancorp 25.55% 12.52% 1.60%

Question 6

Which has more risk and volatility, SPFI or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial has a beta of 0.46, indicating that its share price is 54% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Community Trust Bancorp has a beta of 0.52, indicating that its share price is 48% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media prefer SPFI or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, South Plains Financial and South Plains Financial both had 2 articles in the media. Community Trust Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.61 beat South Plains Financial's score of 1.57 indicating that Community Trust Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment South Plains Financial 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Community Trust 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

Question 8

Do analysts prefer FCBC or SPFI?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial has a consensus target price of $49.60, suggesting a potential upside of 12.11%. Given South Plains Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe South Plains Financial 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 South Plains Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 6 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.86

Question 9

Is FCBC or SPFI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Community Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. South Plains Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. First Community Bancshares pays out 41.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. South Plains Financial pays out 19.6% 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. First Community Bancshares has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years and South Plains Financial has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years. First Community Bancshares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 10

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, FCBC or SPFI?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial has higher revenue and earnings than First Community Bancshares. South Plains Financial 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 4.88 $48.79M $3.17 15.09 South Plains Financial $220.42M 3.78 $58.47M $3.67 12.05

Question 11

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in FCBC or SPFI?

Accepted Answer

35.0% of First Community Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.0% of South Plains Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.7% of First Community Bancshares shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 24.3% of South Plains Financial shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 12

Is FCBC or SPFI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Community Bancshares has a net margin of 28.84% compared to South Plains Financial's net margin of 20.79%. South Plains Financial's return on equity of 12.36% beat First Community Bancshares' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Community Bancshares 28.84% 10.67% 1.61% South Plains Financial 20.79% 12.36% 1.37%

Question 13

Which has more volatility & risk, FCBC or SPFI?

Accepted Answer

First Community Bancshares has a beta of 0.47, suggesting that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, South Plains Financial has a beta of 0.46, suggesting that its stock price is 54% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media prefer FCBC or SPFI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, South Plains Financial had 1 more articles in the media than First Community Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for South Plains Financial and 1 mentions for First Community Bancshares. First Community Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 1.80 beat South Plains Financial's score of 1.57 indicating that First Community Bancshares is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Overall Sentiment First Community Bancshares Very Positive South Plains Financial Very Positive

Question 15

Do analysts recommend SPFI or FMBH?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial currently has a consensus price target of $49.60, suggesting a potential upside of 12.11%. First Mid Bancshares has a consensus price target of $54.63, suggesting a potential upside of 6.85%. Given South Plains Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe South Plains Financial is more favorable than First Mid Bancshares. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score South Plains Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 6 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.86 First Mid Bancshares 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 16

Is SPFI or FMBH a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. First Mid Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. South Plains Financial pays out 19.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Mid Bancshares pays out 25.8% 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. South Plains Financial has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years and First Mid Bancshares has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Question 17

Which has higher valuation & earnings, SPFI or FMBH?

Accepted Answer

First Mid Bancshares has higher revenue and earnings than South Plains Financial. South Plains Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Mid 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 South Plains Financial $220.42M 3.78 $58.47M $3.67 12.05 First Mid Bancshares $466.04M 2.92 $91.75M $4.03 12.69

Question 18

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of SPFI or FMBH?

Accepted Answer

55.0% of South Plains Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.6% of First Mid Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. 24.3% of South Plains Financial 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, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 19

Is SPFI or FMBH more profitable?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial has a net margin of 20.79% compared to First Mid Bancshares' net margin of 19.76%. South Plains Financial's return on equity of 12.36% beat First Mid Bancshares' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets South Plains Financial 20.79% 12.36% 1.37% First Mid Bancshares 19.76% 10.86% 1.29%

Question 20

Which has more risk and volatility, SPFI or FMBH?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial has a beta of 0.46, indicating that its stock price is 54% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Mid Bancshares has a beta of 0.78, indicating that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media refer more to SPFI or FMBH?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, South Plains Financial and South Plains Financial both had 2 articles in the media. South Plains Financial's average media sentiment score of 1.57 beat First Mid Bancshares' score of 1.44 indicating that South Plains Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment South Plains Financial 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 Mid Bancshares 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 FRME or SPFI?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants presently has a consensus target price of $49.00, indicating a potential upside of 17.37%. South Plains Financial has a consensus target price of $49.60, indicating a potential upside of 12.11%. Given First Merchants' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe First Merchants is more favorable than South Plains Financial. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Merchants 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 South Plains Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 6 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.86

Question 23

Is FRME or SPFI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. South Plains Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. First Merchants pays out 47.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. South Plains Financial pays out 19.6% 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. First Merchants has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years and South Plains Financial has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years. First Merchants is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 24

Which has better valuation and earnings, FRME or SPFI?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants has higher revenue and earnings than South Plains Financial. South Plains Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Merchants, 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 Merchants $1.05B 2.49 $226M $3.12 13.38 South Plains Financial $220.42M 3.78 $58.47M $3.67 12.05

Question 25

Do institutionals and insiders believe in FRME or SPFI?

Accepted Answer

73.9% of First Merchants shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.0% of South Plains Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of First Merchants shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 24.3% of South Plains Financial shares are owned by company 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 FRME or SPFI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial has a net margin of 20.79% compared to First Merchants' net margin of 17.05%. South Plains Financial's return on equity of 12.36% beat First Merchants' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Merchants 17.05% 8.86% 1.12% South Plains Financial 20.79% 12.36% 1.37%

Question 27

Which has more volatility and risk, FRME or SPFI?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants has a beta of 0.84, suggesting that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, South Plains Financial has a beta of 0.46, suggesting that its share price is 54% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media favor FRME or SPFI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Merchants and First Merchants both had 2 articles in the media. South Plains Financial's average media sentiment score of 1.57 beat First Merchants' score of 1.45 indicating that South Plains Financial is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Merchants 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive South Plains Financial 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Question 29

Do analysts prefer SPFI or FULT?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial currently has a consensus price target of $49.60, suggesting a potential upside of 12.11%. Fulton Financial has a consensus price target of $24.75, suggesting a potential upside of 3.45%. Given South Plains Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe South Plains Financial is more favorable than Fulton Financial. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score South Plains Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 6 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.86 Fulton Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.40

Question 30

Is SPFI or FULT a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Fulton Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. South Plains Financial pays out 19.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fulton Financial pays out 36.4% 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. South Plains Financial has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years and Fulton Financial has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

Question 31

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, SPFI or FULT?

Accepted Answer

Fulton Financial has higher revenue and earnings than South Plains Financial. Fulton Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than South Plains Financial, 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 South Plains Financial $220.42M 3.78 $58.47M $3.67 12.05 Fulton Financial $1.89B 2.41 $391.61M $2.09 11.45

Question 32

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in SPFI or FULT?

Accepted Answer

55.0% of South Plains Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.0% of Fulton Financial shares are held by institutional investors. 24.3% of South Plains Financial shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Fulton Financial shares are held by company 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.

Question 33

Is SPFI or FULT more profitable?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial has a net margin of 20.79% compared to Fulton Financial's net margin of 20.63%. Fulton Financial's return on equity of 12.68% beat South Plains Financial's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets South Plains Financial 20.79% 12.36% 1.37% Fulton Financial 20.63% 12.68% 1.30%

Question 34

Which has more volatility and risk, SPFI or FULT?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial has a beta of 0.46, meaning that its share price is 54% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fulton Financial has a beta of 0.78, meaning that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media prefer SPFI or FULT?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Fulton Financial had 3 more articles in the media than South Plains Financial. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Fulton Financial and 2 mentions for South Plains Financial. South Plains Financial's average media sentiment score of 1.57 beat Fulton Financial's score of 1.09 indicating that South Plains Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment South Plains Financial 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Fulton Financial 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	South Plains Financial	Banks Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$834.47M	$23.79B	$13.92B	$14.21B
Dividend Yield	1.61%	3.16%	5.95%	11.71%
P/E Ratio	12.07	27.15	25.48	25.34
Price / Sales	3.78	9.68	509.79	98.74
Price / Cash	10.85	16.12	30.30	34.96
Price / Book	1.46	1.38	2.74	6.20
Net Income	$58.47M	$2.58B	$1.31B	$357.95M
7 Day Performance	-2.36%	-0.05%	-0.91%	-1.21%
1 Month Performance	-2.90%	-0.32%	-0.62%	-3.22%
1 Year Performance	9.70%	23.50%	9.84%	6.27%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
SPFI South Plains Financial	4.3865 of 5 stars	$44.24 -0.1%	$49.60 +12.1%	+11.3%	$834.47M	$220.42M	12.07	603	Positive News
CTBI Community Trust Bancorp	4.3443 of 5 stars	$77.06 -0.9%	$81.50 +5.8%	+36.8%	$1.41B	$409.34M	12.91	980	Positive News
FCBC First Community Bancshares	2.9954 of 5 stars	$48.16 -1.9%	N/A	+27.6%	$928.31M	$185.42M	15.19	630	Positive News
FMBH First Mid Bancshares	3.3408 of 5 stars	$50.87 -0.9%	$54.63 +7.4%	+29.5%	$1.37B	$466.04M	12.62	1,170	Positive News
FRME First Merchants	4.6828 of 5 stars	$41.17 -2.1%	$49.00 +19.0%	+3.7%	$2.64B	$1.05B	13.20	2,086	Positive News

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Which has more volatility and risk, FRME or SPFI?

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