Question 1

Do analysts recommend SPFI or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial currently has a consensus target price of $49.60, indicating a potential upside of 12.73%. First Busey has a consensus target price of $32.00, indicating a potential upside of 5.65%. Given South Plains Financial's higher possible upside, analysts plainly 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) 6 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.86 First Busey 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.86

Question 2

Is SPFI or BUSE 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 Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. South Plains Financial pays out 19.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Busey pays out 43.0% 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 raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years and First Busey has raised 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 preferable earnings & valuation, 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 2.79 $58.47M $3.67 11.99 First Busey $1.04B 2.40 $135.26M $2.42 12.52

Question 4

Do insiders and institutionals believe 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 endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 5

Is SPFI or BUSE more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Busey has a net margin of 21.00% compared to South Plains Financial's net margin of 20.79%. South Plains Financial's return on equity of 12.36% beat First Busey's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets South Plains Financial 20.79% 12.36% 1.37% First Busey 21.00% 10.48% 1.40%

Question 6

Which has more volatility and risk, SPFI or BUSE?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial has a beta of 0.46, meaning that its stock price is 54% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Busey has a beta of 0.72, meaning 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 3 mentions for First Busey and 1 mentions for South Plains Financial. South Plains Financial's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat First Busey's score of 0.91 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) Positive First Busey 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 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 price target of $49.60, indicating a potential upside of 12.73%. Community Trust Bancorp has a consensus price target of $81.50, indicating a potential upside of 6.33%. Given South Plains Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research 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 9

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 2.8%. 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 raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years and Community Trust Bancorp has raised 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 stronger valuation & 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 2.79 $58.47M $3.67 11.99 Community Trust Bancorp $409.34M 3.40 $98.06M $5.97 12.84

Question 11

Do institutionals and insiders 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 hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 12

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 13

Which has more volatility & risk, 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 0.53, indicating that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media refer more to SPFI or CTBI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Community Trust Bancorp had 1 more articles in the media than South Plains Financial. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Community Trust Bancorp and 1 mentions for South Plains Financial. South Plains Financial's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Community Trust Bancorp's score of 0.96 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) Positive Community Trust Bancorp 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 15

Do analysts prefer FCBC or SPFI?

Accepted Answer

South Plains Financial has a consensus target price of $49.60, suggesting a potential upside of 12.73%. 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 16

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 2.7%. 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 17

Which has stronger valuation & 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 5.05 $48.79M $3.17 15.63 South Plains Financial $296.89M 2.79 $58.47M $3.67 11.99

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

35.0% of First Community Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.0% of South Plains Financial shares are held by institutional investors. 3.7% of First Community Bancshares shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 24.3% of South Plains Financial shares are held 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 19

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 20

Which has more risk and volatility, FCBC or SPFI?

Accepted Answer

First Community Bancshares has a beta of 0.48, meaning that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, South Plains Financial has a beta of 0.46, meaning that its share price is 54% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media prefer FCBC or SPFI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Community Bancshares had 2 more articles in the media than South Plains Financial. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for First Community Bancshares and 1 mentions for South Plains Financial. South Plains Financial's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat First Community Bancshares' score of 0.00 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 Community Bancshares 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral 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) Positive

Question 22

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 12.73%. First Mid Bancshares has a consensus price target of $54.63, suggesting a potential upside of 8.28%. Given South Plains Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly 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 23

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 2.1%. 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 24

Which has better earnings and valuation, 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 $296.89M 2.79 $58.47M $3.67 11.99 First Mid Bancshares $466.04M 2.88 $91.75M $4.03 12.52

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

55.0% of South Plains Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.6% of First Mid Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. 24.3% of South Plains Financial shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.0% of First Mid Bancshares shares are held by company 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.

Question 26

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 27

Which has more volatility and risk, 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 28

Does the media refer more to SPFI or FMBH?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Mid Bancshares had 2 more articles in the media than South Plains Financial. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for First Mid Bancshares and 1 mentions for South Plains Financial. First Mid Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 1.49 beat South Plains Financial's score of 1.02 indicating that First Mid Bancshares 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) Positive First Mid Bancshares 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 29

Do analysts recommend FRME or SPFI?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants presently has a consensus target price of $49.00, suggesting a potential upside of 16.89%. South Plains Financial has a consensus target price of $49.60, suggesting a potential upside of 12.73%. Given First Merchants' higher probable upside, equities 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) 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 30

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 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 31

Which has stronger 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 2.50 $226M $3.12 13.44 South Plains Financial $296.89M 2.79 $58.47M $3.67 11.99

Question 32

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership 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 insiders. Comparatively, 24.3% of South Plains Financial shares are owned by 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 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 34

Which has more risk & volatility, FRME or SPFI?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 35

Does the media prefer FRME or SPFI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Merchants had 5 more articles in the media than South Plains Financial. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for First Merchants and 1 mentions for South Plains Financial. First Merchants' average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat South Plains Financial's score of 1.02 indicating that First Merchants is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Merchants 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 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) Positive

Metric	South Plains Financial	Banks Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$832.88M	$23.41B	$13.94B	$12.81B
Dividend Yield	1.63%	3.18%	5.89%	10.78%
P/E Ratio	11.99	27.54	29.62	24.05
Price / Sales	2.79	9.42	520.99	105.69
Price / Cash	10.72	16.09	30.71	36.89
Price / Book	1.45	1.38	2.86	6.40
Net Income	$58.47M	$2.58B	$1.31B	$347.95M
7 Day Performance	-2.65%	-0.49%	1.05%	1.49%
1 Month Performance	-1.41%	1.60%	2.70%	5.15%
1 Year Performance	7.90%	23.49%	11.42%	17.01%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
SPFI South Plains Financial	4.7185 of 5 stars	$44.00 -0.5%	$49.60 +12.7%	+6.5%	$832.88M	$296.89M	11.99	680	Positive News
BUSE First Busey	4.4239 of 5 stars	$30.92 -0.5%	$32.00 +3.5%	+25.3%	$2.58B	$1.04B	12.78	1,948	Positive News
CTBI Community Trust Bancorp	3.7036 of 5 stars	$78.11 -0.5%	$81.50 +4.3%	+30.7%	$1.43B	$409.34M	13.08	980
FCBC First Community Bancshares	2.1129 of 5 stars	$49.19 +0.0%	N/A	+29.3%	$936.44M	$185.42M	15.52	630	News Coverage Insider Trade
FMBH First Mid Bancshares	3.7801 of 5 stars	$51.46 -0.9%	$54.63 +6.2%	+25.7%	$1.38B	$466.04M	12.77	1,170	News Coverage Positive News

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Which has preferable earnings & valuation, SPFI or BUSE?

Does the media prefer SPFI or BUSE?

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