Question 1

Do analysts rate SPFI or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial currently has a consensus price target of $46.25, suggesting a potential upside of 16.85%. First Busey has a consensus price target of $27.50, suggesting a potential upside of 2.44%. Given South Plains Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe South Plains Financial is more favorable than First Busey. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score South Plains Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.83 First Busey 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.57

Question 2

Is SPFI or BUSE a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. South Plains Financial pays out 19.0% 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. South Plains Financial has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years and 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.

Question 3

Which has higher valuation & earnings, SPFI or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has higher revenue and earnings than South Plains Financial. South Plains Financial 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 South Plains Financial $296.89M 2.55 $58.47M $3.57 11.09 First Busey $1.04B 2.18 $135.26M $2.25 11.93

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

55.0% of South Plains Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.5% of First Busey shares are owned by institutional investors. 24.3% of South Plains Financial 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 is poised for long-term growth.

Question 5

Is SPFI or BUSE more profitable?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial has a net margin of 20.22% compared to First Busey's net margin of 19.16%. South Plains Financial's return on equity of 12.58% beat First Busey's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets South Plains Financial 20.22% 12.58% 1.35% First Busey 19.16% 10.19% 1.36%

Question 6

Which has more risk & volatility, SPFI or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial has a beta of 0.47, indicating that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Busey has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media prefer SPFI or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Busey had 2 more articles in the media than South Plains Financial. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for First Busey and 2 mentions for South Plains Financial. South Plains Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat First Busey's score of 0.92 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 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Busey 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts prefer SPFI or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial presently has a consensus target price of $46.25, indicating a potential upside of 16.85%. Community Trust Bancorp has a consensus target price of $63.50, indicating a potential downside of 2.89%. Given South Plains Financial's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly 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) 5 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.83 Community Trust Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.50

Question 9

Is SPFI or CTBI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Community Trust Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $2.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. South Plains Financial pays out 19.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Community Trust Bancorp pays out 37.1% 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 10

Which has higher 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 $296.89M 2.55 $58.47M $3.57 11.09 Community Trust Bancorp $409.34M 2.90 $98.06M $5.71 11.45

Question 11

Do insiders and institutionals believe in SPFI or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

55.0% of South Plains Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.2% of Community Trust Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 24.3% of South Plains Financial shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Community Trust Bancorp shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 12

Is SPFI or CTBI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Community Trust Bancorp has a net margin of 24.85% compared to South Plains Financial's net margin of 20.22%. South Plains Financial's return on equity of 12.58% beat Community Trust Bancorp's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets South Plains Financial 20.22% 12.58% 1.35% Community Trust Bancorp 24.85% 12.27% 1.56%

Question 13

Which has more risk & volatility, SPFI or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial has a beta of 0.47, indicating that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Community Trust Bancorp has a beta of 0.54, indicating that its stock price is 46% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media favor SPFI or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, South Plains Financial had 1 more articles in the media than Community Trust Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for South Plains Financial and 1 mentions for Community Trust Bancorp. Community Trust Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.46 beat South Plains Financial's score of 0.93 indicating that Community Trust Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Overall Sentiment South Plains Financial Positive Community Trust Bancorp Positive

Question 15

Do analysts prefer SPFI or FCBC?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial presently has a consensus price target of $46.25, suggesting a potential upside of 16.85%. Given South Plains Financial's higher probable upside, equities 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 South Plains Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.83 First Community Bancshares 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Question 16

Is SPFI or FCBC a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. First Community Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. South Plains Financial pays out 19.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Community Bancshares pays out 46.8% 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 raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years and First Community Bancshares has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years. First Community Bancshares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 17

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, SPFI or FCBC?

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 South Plains Financial $296.89M 2.55 $58.47M $3.57 11.09 First Community Bancshares $185.42M 4.22 $48.79M $2.65 15.66

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Is SPFI or FCBC more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Community Bancshares has a net margin of 25.89% compared to South Plains Financial's net margin of 20.22%. South Plains Financial's return on equity of 12.58% beat First Community Bancshares' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets South Plains Financial 20.22% 12.58% 1.35% First Community Bancshares 25.89% 10.44% 1.60%

Question 20

Which has more risk and volatility, SPFI or FCBC?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial has a beta of 0.47, indicating that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Community Bancshares has a beta of 0.48, indicating that its stock price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media favor SPFI or FCBC?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Community Bancshares had 1 more articles in the media than South Plains Financial. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for First Community Bancshares and 2 mentions for South Plains Financial. South Plains Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat First Community Bancshares' score of 0.63 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 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive 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

Question 22

Do analysts recommend FRME or SPFI?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants currently has a consensus target price of $48.33, indicating a potential upside of 24.25%. South Plains Financial has a consensus target price of $46.25, indicating a potential upside of 16.85%. Given First Merchants' higher probable upside, analysts plainly 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) 4 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33 South Plains Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.83

Question 23

Is FRME or SPFI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. South Plains Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. First Merchants pays out 42.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. South Plains Financial pays out 19.0% 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 raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years and South Plains Financial has raised 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 preferable valuation & 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 2.33 $226M $3.40 11.44 South Plains Financial $296.89M 2.55 $58.47M $3.57 11.09

Question 25

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of 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, large money managers and endowments 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 20.22% compared to First Merchants' net margin of 18.87%. South Plains Financial's return on equity of 12.58% beat First Merchants' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Merchants 18.87% 9.58% 1.21% South Plains Financial 20.22% 12.58% 1.35%

Question 27

Which has more risk & volatility, FRME or SPFI?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants has a beta of 0.85, suggesting that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, South Plains Financial has a beta of 0.47, suggesting that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media refer more to FRME or SPFI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, South Plains Financial had 1 more articles in the media than First Merchants. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for South Plains Financial and 1 mentions for First Merchants. First Merchants' average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat South Plains Financial's score of 0.93 indicating that First Merchants is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Overall Sentiment First Merchants Very Positive South Plains Financial Positive

Question 29

Do analysts rate GSBC or SPFI?

Accepted Answer

Great Southern Bancorp presently has a consensus target price of $65.00, suggesting a potential downside of 8.50%. South Plains Financial has a consensus target price of $46.25, suggesting a potential upside of 16.85%. Given South Plains Financial's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe South Plains Financial is more favorable than Great Southern Bancorp. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Great Southern Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00 South Plains Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.83

Question 30

Is GSBC or SPFI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Great Southern Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. South Plains Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Great Southern Bancorp pays out 27.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. South Plains Financial pays out 19.0% 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.

Question 31

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, GSBC or SPFI?

Accepted Answer

Great Southern Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than South Plains Financial. South Plains Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Great Southern 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 Great Southern Bancorp $342.78M 2.26 $70.97M $6.31 11.26 South Plains Financial $296.89M 2.55 $58.47M $3.57 11.09

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

41.7% of Great Southern Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.0% of South Plains Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 29.8% of Great Southern Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 24.3% of South Plains Financial 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 33

Is GSBC or SPFI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Great Southern Bancorp has a net margin of 21.33% compared to South Plains Financial's net margin of 20.22%. South Plains Financial's return on equity of 12.58% beat Great Southern Bancorp's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Great Southern Bancorp 21.33% 11.29% 1.25% South Plains Financial 20.22% 12.58% 1.35%

Question 34

Which has more volatility and risk, GSBC or SPFI?

Accepted Answer

Great Southern Bancorp has a beta of 0.5, indicating that its stock price is 50% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, South Plains Financial has a beta of 0.47, indicating that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media favor GSBC or SPFI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Great Southern Bancorp and Great Southern Bancorp both had 2 articles in the media. Great Southern Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat South Plains Financial's score of 0.93 indicating that Great Southern Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Great Southern Bancorp 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive South Plains Financial 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 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	$775.21M	$1.84B	$13.57B	$12.54B
Dividend Yield	1.68%	2.51%	5.76%	5.22%
P/E Ratio	11.09	15.85	19.70	24.18
Price / Sales	2.55	2.47	141.24	112.26
Price / Cash	9.82	12.29	19.87	57.13
Price / Book	1.30	1.22	2.17	6.72
Net Income	$58.47M	$146.81M	$1.13B	$337.19M
7 Day Performance	-2.51%	-1.35%	-0.69%	0.48%
1 Month Performance	-4.60%	-0.69%	-0.44%	5.07%
1 Year Performance	10.96%	22.30%	11.16%	34.25%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
SPFI South Plains Financial	4.6204 of 5 stars	$39.58 -2.2%	$46.25 +16.9%	+14.2%	$775.21M	$296.89M	11.09	680
BUSE First Busey	4.2346 of 5 stars	$27.57 +1.8%	$27.50 -0.3%	+24.9%	$2.33B	$1.04B	12.25	1,948
CTBI Community Trust Bancorp	4.3065 of 5 stars	$67.44 +1.1%	$63.50 -5.8%	+32.7%	$1.22B	$409.34M	11.81	980	News Coverage Positive News
FCBC First Community Bancshares	2.1921 of 5 stars	$42.73 +0.8%	N/A	+15.4%	$806.32M	$185.42M	16.12	630	News Coverage
FRME First Merchants	4.7247 of 5 stars	$40.97 +2.1%	$48.33 +18.0%	+7.9%	$2.58B	$1.05B	12.05	2,086	Positive News

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Does the media prefer SPFI or BUSE?

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

Which has higher valuation & earnings, SPFI or BUSE?

Is SPFI or BUSE more profitable?

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Is FRME or SPFI a better dividend stock?

Is FRME or SPFI more profitable?

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