Which has better earnings & valuation, BUSE or STBA?

First Busey has higher revenue and earnings than S&T Bancorp. First Busey is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than S&T 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 First Busey $1.04B 2.40 $135.26M $2.25 13.18 S&T Bancorp $568.51M 3.11 $134.23M $3.57 13.76

Is BUSE or STBA more profitable?

S&T Bancorp has a net margin of 23.71% compared to First Busey's net margin of 19.16%. First Busey's return on equity of 10.19% beat S&T Bancorp's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Busey 19.16% 10.19% 1.36% S&T Bancorp 23.71% 9.35% 1.38%

Does the media refer more to BUSE or STBA?

In the previous week, S&T Bancorp had 1 more articles in the media than First Busey. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for S&T Bancorp and 1 mentions for First Busey. First Busey's average media sentiment score of 1.88 beat S&T Bancorp's score of 0.75 indicating that First Busey is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Busey 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive S&T Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer FFBC or STBA?

In the previous week, First Financial Bancorp. had 1 more articles in the media than S&T Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for First Financial Bancorp. and 2 mentions for S&T Bancorp. S&T Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat First Financial Bancorp.'s score of 0.48 indicating that S&T Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Financial Bancorp. 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral S&T Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, FRME or STBA?

First Merchants has higher revenue and earnings than S&T Bancorp. First Merchants is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than S&T 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 First Merchants $1.05B 2.60 $226M $3.40 12.78 S&T Bancorp $568.51M 3.11 $134.23M $3.57 13.76

Does the media refer more to FRME or STBA?

In the previous week, First Merchants had 2 more articles in the media than S&T Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for First Merchants and 2 mentions for S&T Bancorp. S&T Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat First Merchants' score of 0.00 indicating that S&T Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Merchants 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral S&T Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, HOPE or STBA?

S&T Bancorp has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Hope Bancorp. S&T Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hope 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 Hope Bancorp $967.63M 1.79 $61.59M $0.52 26.12 S&T Bancorp $568.51M 3.11 $134.23M $3.57 13.76

Which has higher valuation and earnings, INDB or STBA?

Independent Bank has higher revenue and earnings than S&T Bancorp. S&T Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Independent Bank, 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 Independent Bank $1.17B 3.47 $205.12M $5.04 16.70 S&T Bancorp $568.51M 3.11 $134.23M $3.57 13.76

Does the media favor INDB or STBA?

In the previous week, Independent Bank had 1 more articles in the media than S&T Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Independent Bank and 2 mentions for S&T Bancorp. Independent Bank's average media sentiment score of 1.74 beat S&T Bancorp's score of 0.75 indicating that Independent Bank is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Independent Bank 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive S&T Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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STBA vs. BUSE, FFBC, FRME, HOPE, and INDB

Should you buy S&T Bancorp stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares S&T Bancorp with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with S&T Bancorp include First Busey (BUSE), First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC), First Merchants (FRME), Hope Bancorp (HOPE), and Independent Bank (INDB). These companies are all part of the "regional banks" industry.

How does S&T Bancorp compare to First Busey?

First Busey (NASDAQ:BUSE) and S&T Bancorp (NASDAQ:STBA) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, S&T Bancorp had 1 more articles in the media than First Busey. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for S&T Bancorp and 1 mentions for First Busey. First Busey's average media sentiment score of 1.88 beat S&T Bancorp's score of 0.75 indicating that First Busey is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
First Busey	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive
S&T Bancorp	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

First Busey has higher revenue and earnings than S&T Bancorp. First Busey is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than S&T 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
First Busey	$1.04B	2.40	$135.26M	$2.25	13.18
S&T Bancorp	$568.51M	3.11	$134.23M	$3.57	13.76

First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. S&T Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. First Busey pays out 46.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. S&T Bancorp pays out 41.5% 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 raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years and S&T Bancorp has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years.

First Busey presently has a consensus price target of $29.60, suggesting a potential downside of 0.17%. S&T Bancorp has a consensus price target of $46.60, suggesting a potential downside of 5.15%. Given First Busey's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe First Busey is more favorable than S&T Bancorp.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
First Busey	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
S&T Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29

S&T Bancorp has a net margin of 23.71% compared to First Busey's net margin of 19.16%. First Busey's return on equity of 10.19% beat S&T Bancorp's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Busey	19.16%	10.19%	1.36%
S&T Bancorp	23.71%	9.35%	1.38%

56.5% of First Busey shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.2% of S&T Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of First Busey shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of S&T Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

First Busey has a beta of 0.72, suggesting that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, S&T Bancorp has a beta of 0.84, suggesting that its stock price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

S&T Bancorp beats First Busey on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does S&T Bancorp compare to First Financial Bancorp.?

First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) and S&T Bancorp (NASDAQ:STBA) are both finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk.

First Financial Bancorp. has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, S&T Bancorp has a beta of 0.84, meaning that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

First Financial Bancorp. currently has a consensus price target of $33.33, indicating a potential downside of 3.07%. S&T Bancorp has a consensus price target of $46.60, indicating a potential downside of 5.15%. Given First Financial Bancorp.'s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe First Financial Bancorp. is more favorable than S&T Bancorp.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
First Financial Bancorp.	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
S&T Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29

S&T Bancorp has a net margin of 23.71% compared to First Financial Bancorp.'s net margin of 20.92%. First Financial Bancorp.'s return on equity of 11.09% beat S&T Bancorp's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Financial Bancorp.	20.92%	11.09%	1.49%
S&T Bancorp	23.71%	9.35%	1.38%

First Financial Bancorp. pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. S&T Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. First Financial Bancorp. pays out 35.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. S&T Bancorp pays out 41.5% 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 Financial Bancorp. has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and S&T Bancorp has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years. S&T Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

First Financial Bancorp. has higher revenue and earnings than S&T Bancorp. First Financial Bancorp. is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than S&T 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
First Financial Bancorp.	$1.26B	2.87	$255.60M	$2.83	12.15
S&T Bancorp	$568.51M	3.11	$134.23M	$3.57	13.76

77.2% of First Financial Bancorp. shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.2% of S&T Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of First Financial Bancorp. shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of S&T Bancorp shares are held 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.

In the previous week, First Financial Bancorp. had 1 more articles in the media than S&T Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for First Financial Bancorp. and 2 mentions for S&T Bancorp. S&T Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat First Financial Bancorp.'s score of 0.48 indicating that S&T Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
First Financial Bancorp.	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
S&T Bancorp	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

First Financial Bancorp. beats S&T Bancorp on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does S&T Bancorp compare to First Merchants?

First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) and S&T Bancorp (NASDAQ:STBA) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability and earnings.

First Merchants has higher revenue and earnings than S&T Bancorp. First Merchants is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than S&T 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
First Merchants	$1.05B	2.60	$226M	$3.40	12.78
S&T Bancorp	$568.51M	3.11	$134.23M	$3.57	13.76

First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. S&T Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. First Merchants pays out 43.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. S&T Bancorp pays out 41.5% 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 Merchants has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years and S&T Bancorp has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years.

In the previous week, First Merchants had 2 more articles in the media than S&T Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for First Merchants and 2 mentions for S&T Bancorp. S&T Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat First Merchants' score of 0.00 indicating that S&T Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
First Merchants	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
S&T Bancorp	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

73.9% of First Merchants shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.2% of S&T Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of First Merchants shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of S&T Bancorp 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.

First Merchants presently has a consensus target price of $49.00, suggesting a potential upside of 12.80%. S&T Bancorp has a consensus target price of $46.60, suggesting a potential downside of 5.15%. Given First Merchants' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe First Merchants is more favorable than S&T Bancorp.

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
S&T Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29

First Merchants has a beta of 0.84, meaning that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, S&T Bancorp has a beta of 0.84, meaning that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

S&T Bancorp has a net margin of 23.71% compared to First Merchants' net margin of 18.87%. First Merchants' return on equity of 9.58% beat S&T Bancorp's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Merchants	18.87%	9.58%	1.21%
S&T Bancorp	23.71%	9.35%	1.38%

Summary

First Merchants beats S&T Bancorp on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does S&T Bancorp compare to Hope Bancorp?

Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ:HOPE) and S&T Bancorp (NASDAQ:STBA) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Hope Bancorp currently has a consensus price target of $14.50, indicating a potential upside of 6.77%. S&T Bancorp has a consensus price target of $46.60, indicating a potential downside of 5.15%. Given Hope Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Hope Bancorp is more favorable than S&T Bancorp.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Hope Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40
S&T Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29

In the previous week, S&T Bancorp had 2 more articles in the media than Hope Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for S&T Bancorp and 0 mentions for Hope Bancorp. S&T Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Hope Bancorp's score of 0.00 indicating that S&T Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Hope Bancorp	Neutral
S&T Bancorp	Positive

84.0% of Hope Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.2% of S&T Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.3% of Hope Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of S&T Bancorp 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.

Hope Bancorp has a beta of 0.83, meaning that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, S&T Bancorp has a beta of 0.84, meaning that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

S&T Bancorp has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Hope Bancorp. S&T Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hope 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
Hope Bancorp	$967.63M	1.79	$61.59M	$0.52	26.12
S&T Bancorp	$568.51M	3.11	$134.23M	$3.57	13.76

S&T Bancorp has a net margin of 23.71% compared to Hope Bancorp's net margin of 6.56%. S&T Bancorp's return on equity of 9.35% beat Hope Bancorp's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Hope Bancorp	6.56%	5.32%	0.65%
S&T Bancorp	23.71%	9.35%	1.38%

Hope Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. S&T Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Hope Bancorp pays out 107.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. S&T Bancorp pays out 41.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. S&T Bancorp has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years.

Summary

S&T Bancorp beats Hope Bancorp on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does S&T Bancorp compare to Independent Bank?

Independent Bank (NASDAQ:INDB) and S&T Bancorp (NASDAQ:STBA) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment and dividends.

83.4% of Independent Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.2% of S&T Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of Independent Bank shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of S&T Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Independent Bank had 1 more articles in the media than S&T Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Independent Bank and 2 mentions for S&T Bancorp. Independent Bank's average media sentiment score of 1.74 beat S&T Bancorp's score of 0.75 indicating that Independent Bank is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Independent Bank	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive
S&T Bancorp	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Independent Bank has higher revenue and earnings than S&T Bancorp. S&T Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Independent Bank, 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
Independent Bank	$1.17B	3.47	$205.12M	$5.04	16.70
S&T Bancorp	$568.51M	3.11	$134.23M	$3.57	13.76

S&T Bancorp has a net margin of 23.71% compared to Independent Bank's net margin of 19.14%. S&T Bancorp's return on equity of 9.35% beat Independent Bank's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Independent Bank	19.14%	8.66%	1.26%
S&T Bancorp	23.71%	9.35%	1.38%

Independent Bank pays an annual dividend of $2.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. S&T Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Independent Bank pays out 50.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. S&T Bancorp pays out 41.5% 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. Independent Bank has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years and S&T Bancorp has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years. Independent Bank is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Independent Bank has a beta of 0.77, suggesting that its share price is 23% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, S&T Bancorp has a beta of 0.84, suggesting that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

Independent Bank currently has a consensus price target of $91.57, indicating a potential upside of 8.78%. S&T Bancorp has a consensus price target of $46.60, indicating a potential downside of 5.15%. Given Independent Bank's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Independent Bank is more favorable than S&T Bancorp.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Independent Bank	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.63
S&T Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29

Summary

Independent Bank beats S&T Bancorp on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	S&T Bancorp	BANKS Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$1.77B	$1.20B	$14.10B	$12.47B
Dividend Yield	3.01%	2.49%	5.67%	6.51%
P/E Ratio	13.76	19.44	20.59	24.69
Price / Sales	3.11	2.48	43.05	98.66
Price / Cash	13.29	25.99	19.45	57.09
Price / Book	1.28	1.29	2.27	6.46
Net Income	$134.23M	$75.93M	$1.14B	$337.01M
7 Day Performance	-0.26%	0.57%	0.65%	1.69%
1 Month Performance	8.36%	6.21%	2.07%	0.67%
1 Year Performance	23.33%	25.80%	12.03%	23.93%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
STBA S&T Bancorp	2.6752 of 5 stars	$49.13 flat	$46.60 -5.1%	+23.3%	$1.77B	$568.51M	13.76	1,209	Gap Up
BUSE First Busey	4.5716 of 5 stars	$28.64 +0.4%	$27.50 -4.0%	+21.7%	$2.42B	$1.04B	12.71	1,948	News Coverage Positive News Analyst Forecast
FFBC First Financial Bancorp.	3.1296 of 5 stars	$32.17 +0.7%	$33.00 +2.6%	+33.1%	$3.37B	$1.26B	11.35	2,199	Analyst Downgrade
FRME First Merchants	3.5538 of 5 stars	$41.63 +1.1%	$48.33 +16.1%	+6.7%	$2.62B	$1.05B	12.23	2,086	News Coverage
HOPE Hope Bancorp	3.7839 of 5 stars	$13.05 +0.7%	$14.50 +11.1%	+17.5%	$1.67B	$967.63M	25.05	1,434	Gap Up

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S&T Bancorp (STBA) Competitors

STBA vs. BUSE, FFBC, FRME, HOPE, and INDB

How does S&T Bancorp compare to First Busey?

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How does S&T Bancorp compare to First Financial Bancorp.?

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How does S&T Bancorp compare to First Merchants?

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How does S&T Bancorp compare to Hope Bancorp?

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How does S&T Bancorp compare to Independent Bank?

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S&T Bancorp (STBA) Competitors

STBA vs. BUSE, FFBC, FRME, HOPE, and INDB

How does S&T Bancorp compare to First Busey?

Does the media refer more to BUSE or STBA?

Which has better earnings & valuation, BUSE or STBA?

Is BUSE or STBA a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer BUSE or STBA?

Is BUSE or STBA more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in BUSE or STBA?

Which has more risk & volatility, BUSE or STBA?

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How does S&T Bancorp compare to First Financial Bancorp.?

Which has more risk and volatility, FFBC or STBA?

Do analysts prefer FFBC or STBA?

Is FFBC or STBA more profitable?

Is FFBC or STBA a better dividend stock?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, FFBC or STBA?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in FFBC or STBA?

Does the media prefer FFBC or STBA?

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How does S&T Bancorp compare to First Merchants?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, FRME or STBA?

Is FRME or STBA a better dividend stock?

Does the media refer more to FRME or STBA?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in FRME or STBA?

Do analysts prefer FRME or STBA?

Which has more risk & volatility, FRME or STBA?

Is FRME or STBA more profitable?

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How does S&T Bancorp compare to Hope Bancorp?

Do analysts recommend HOPE or STBA?

Does the media favor HOPE or STBA?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in HOPE or STBA?

Which has more volatility and risk, HOPE or STBA?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, HOPE or STBA?

Is HOPE or STBA more profitable?

Is HOPE or STBA a better dividend stock?

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How does S&T Bancorp compare to Independent Bank?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of INDB or STBA?

Does the media favor INDB or STBA?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, INDB or STBA?

Is INDB or STBA more profitable?

Is INDB or STBA a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk and volatility, INDB or STBA?

Do analysts prefer INDB or STBA?

Summary

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Media Sentiment Over Time

STBA vs. The Competition

S&T Bancorp Competitors List

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