United Security Bancshares Competitors

Arrow Financial (NASDAQ:AROW) and United Security Bancshares (NASDAQ:UBFO) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and dividends.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Arrow Financial and United Security Bancshares' top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Arrow Financial has higher revenue and earnings than United Security Bancshares.

Risk & Volatility

Arrow Financial has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its share price is 36% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, United Security Bancshares has a beta of 0.77, suggesting that its share price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Arrow Financial pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. United Security Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.6%. Arrow Financial pays out 42.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Arrow Financial has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and United Security Bancshares has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Arrow Financial and United Security Bancshares, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Arrow Financial presently has a consensus target price of $28.00, suggesting a potential downside of 17.70%. Given Arrow Financial's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Arrow Financial is more favorable than United Security Bancshares.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

42.2% of Arrow Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.9% of United Security Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. 4.0% of Arrow Financial shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 21.8% of United Security Bancshares shares are held by company 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.

Profitability

This table compares Arrow Financial and United Security Bancshares' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Arrow Financial beats United Security Bancshares on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Alerus Financial (NASDAQ:ALRS) and United Security Bancshares (NASDAQ:UBFO) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and dividends.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Alerus Financial and United Security Bancshares' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Alerus Financial has higher revenue and earnings than United Security Bancshares.

Volatility & Risk

Alerus Financial has a beta of 0.81, meaning that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, United Security Bancshares has a beta of 0.77, meaning that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Alerus Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. United Security Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.6%. Alerus Financial pays out 31.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. United Security Bancshares has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. United Security Bancshares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Alerus Financial and United Security Bancshares, as reported by MarketBeat.

Alerus Financial presently has a consensus target price of $21.00, suggesting a potential downside of 28.81%. Given Alerus Financial's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Alerus Financial is more favorable than United Security Bancshares.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

36.5% of Alerus Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.9% of United Security Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.3% of Alerus Financial shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 21.8% of United Security Bancshares 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.

Profitability

This table compares Alerus Financial and United Security Bancshares' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

The First of Long Island (NASDAQ:FLIC) and United Security Bancshares (NASDAQ:UBFO) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and dividends.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for The First of Long Island and United Security Bancshares, as reported by MarketBeat.

The First of Long Island presently has a consensus target price of $19.50, suggesting a potential downside of 7.50%. Given The First of Long Island's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe The First of Long Island is more favorable than United Security Bancshares.

Dividends

The First of Long Island pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. United Security Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.6%. The First of Long Island pays out 43.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The First of Long Island has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years and United Security Bancshares has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares The First of Long Island and United Security Bancshares' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

56.8% of The First of Long Island shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.9% of United Security Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.4% of The First of Long Island shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 21.8% of United Security Bancshares 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.

Volatility & Risk

The First of Long Island has a beta of 0.53, meaning that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, United Security Bancshares has a beta of 0.77, meaning that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares The First of Long Island and United Security Bancshares' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

The First of Long Island has higher revenue and earnings than United Security Bancshares.

Summary

The First of Long Island beats United Security Bancshares on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

United Security Bancshares (NASDAQ:UBFO) and Financial Institutions (NASDAQ:FISI) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability and risk.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for United Security Bancshares and Financial Institutions, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Financial Institutions has a consensus price target of $23.3333, suggesting a potential downside of 22.25%. Given Financial Institutions' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Financial Institutions is more favorable than United Security Bancshares.

Dividends

United Security Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.6%. Financial Institutions pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Financial Institutions pays out 36.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. United Security Bancshares has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Financial Institutions has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares United Security Bancshares and Financial Institutions' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

24.9% of United Security Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.0% of Financial Institutions shares are held by institutional investors. 21.8% of United Security Bancshares shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.0% of Financial Institutions shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk and Volatility

United Security Bancshares has a beta of 0.77, suggesting that its share price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Financial Institutions has a beta of 1.15, suggesting that its share price is 15% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares United Security Bancshares and Financial Institutions' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Financial Institutions has higher revenue and earnings than United Security Bancshares.

Summary

Financial Institutions beats United Security Bancshares on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

United Security Bancshares (NASDAQ:UBFO) and Guaranty Bancshares (NASDAQ:GNTY) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability and risk.

Risk and Volatility

United Security Bancshares has a beta of 0.77, suggesting that its share price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Guaranty Bancshares has a beta of 0.43, suggesting that its share price is 57% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

24.9% of United Security Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.1% of Guaranty Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. 21.8% of United Security Bancshares shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 29.6% of Guaranty Bancshares shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

United Security Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.6%. Guaranty Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Guaranty Bancshares pays out 35.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. United Security Bancshares has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Guaranty Bancshares has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for United Security Bancshares and Guaranty Bancshares, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Guaranty Bancshares has a consensus price target of $32.00, suggesting a potential downside of 17.95%. Given Guaranty Bancshares' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Guaranty Bancshares is more favorable than United Security Bancshares.

Profitability

This table compares United Security Bancshares and Guaranty Bancshares' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares United Security Bancshares and Guaranty Bancshares' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Guaranty Bancshares has higher revenue and earnings than United Security Bancshares.

Summary

Guaranty Bancshares beats United Security Bancshares on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

United Security Bancshares (NASDAQ:UBFO) and Southern First Bancshares (NASDAQ:SFST) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, valuation and profitability.

Risk and Volatility

United Security Bancshares has a beta of 0.77, meaning that its share price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Southern First Bancshares has a beta of 1.07, meaning that its share price is 7% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

24.9% of United Security Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.1% of Southern First Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. 21.8% of United Security Bancshares shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.5% of Southern First Bancshares 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for United Security Bancshares and Southern First Bancshares, as reported by MarketBeat.

Southern First Bancshares has a consensus price target of $39.50, suggesting a potential downside of 20.09%. Given Southern First Bancshares' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Southern First Bancshares is more favorable than United Security Bancshares.

Profitability

This table compares United Security Bancshares and Southern First Bancshares' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares United Security Bancshares and Southern First Bancshares' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Southern First Bancshares has higher revenue and earnings than United Security Bancshares.

Summary

Southern First Bancshares beats United Security Bancshares on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.