Question 1

Do analysts prefer UBSI or ABCB?

Accepted Answer

United Bankshares presently has a consensus price target of $47.80, suggesting a potential upside of 1.24%. Ameris Bancorp has a consensus price target of $91.67, suggesting a potential upside of 8.34%. Given Ameris Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ameris Bancorp is more favorable than United Bankshares. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score United Bankshares 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.43 Ameris Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 2

Is UBSI or ABCB a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

United Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Ameris Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. United Bankshares pays out 41.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ameris Bancorp pays out 14.5% 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. United Bankshares has raised its dividend for 26 consecutive years. United Bankshares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 3

Which has better valuation & earnings, UBSI or ABCB?

Accepted Answer

United Bankshares has higher revenue and earnings than Ameris Bancorp. United Bankshares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ameris 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 United Bankshares $1.82B 3.53 $464.60M $3.67 12.87 Ameris Bancorp $1.67B 3.41 $412.15M $5.53 15.30

Question 4

Do insiders and institutionals believe in UBSI or ABCB?

Accepted Answer

70.8% of United Bankshares shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.6% of Ameris Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 3.2% of United Bankshares shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of Ameris Bancorp shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 5

Is UBSI or ABCB more profitable?

Accepted Answer

United Bankshares has a net margin of 27.97% compared to Ameris Bancorp's net margin of 21.98%. Ameris Bancorp's return on equity of 10.62% beat United Bankshares' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets United Bankshares 27.97% 9.39% 1.53% Ameris Bancorp 21.98% 10.62% 1.55%

Question 6

Which has more risk & volatility, UBSI or ABCB?

Accepted Answer

United Bankshares has a beta of 0.7, indicating that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ameris Bancorp has a beta of 0.91, indicating that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media refer more to UBSI or ABCB?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, United Bankshares had 4 more articles in the media than Ameris Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for United Bankshares and 2 mentions for Ameris Bancorp. United Bankshares' average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat Ameris Bancorp's score of 1.23 indicating that United Bankshares is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment United Bankshares 5 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Ameris Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts rate UBSI or CATY?

Accepted Answer

United Bankshares presently has a consensus target price of $47.80, indicating a potential upside of 1.24%. Cathay General Bancorp has a consensus target price of $62.25, indicating a potential upside of 0.90%. Given United Bankshares' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe United Bankshares is more favorable than Cathay General Bancorp. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score United Bankshares 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.43 Cathay General Bancorp 1 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Question 9

Is UBSI or CATY a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

United Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Cathay General Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. United Bankshares pays out 41.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cathay General Bancorp pays out 29.7% 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. United Bankshares has increased its dividend for 26 consecutive years. United Bankshares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 10

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, UBSI or CATY?

Accepted Answer

United Bankshares has higher revenue and earnings than Cathay General Bancorp. Cathay General Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than United Bankshares, 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 United Bankshares $1.82B 3.53 $464.60M $3.67 12.87 Cathay General Bancorp $1.38B 2.97 $315.12M $5.12 12.05

Question 11

Do institutionals and insiders believe in UBSI or CATY?

Accepted Answer

70.8% of United Bankshares shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.0% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 3.2% of United Bankshares shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.5% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 12

Is UBSI or CATY more profitable?

Accepted Answer

United Bankshares has a net margin of 27.97% compared to Cathay General Bancorp's net margin of 24.66%. Cathay General Bancorp's return on equity of 11.71% beat United Bankshares' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets United Bankshares 27.97% 9.39% 1.53% Cathay General Bancorp 24.66% 11.71% 1.43%

Question 13

Which has more risk & volatility, UBSI or CATY?

Accepted Answer

United Bankshares has a beta of 0.7, meaning that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cathay General Bancorp has a beta of 0.85, meaning that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media refer more to UBSI or CATY?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, United Bankshares had 1 more articles in the media than Cathay General Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for United Bankshares and 5 mentions for Cathay General Bancorp. United Bankshares' average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat Cathay General Bancorp's score of 1.15 indicating that United Bankshares is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment United Bankshares 5 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Cathay General Bancorp 4 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 FFBC or UBSI?

Accepted Answer

First Financial Bancorp. presently has a consensus price target of $33.67, indicating a potential upside of 3.70%. United Bankshares has a consensus price target of $47.80, indicating a potential upside of 1.24%. Given First Financial Bancorp.'s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe First Financial Bancorp. is more favorable than United Bankshares. 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 United Bankshares 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.43

Question 16

Is FFBC or UBSI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Financial Bancorp. pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. United Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. First Financial Bancorp. pays out 36.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. United Bankshares pays out 41.4% 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. First Financial Bancorp. has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and United Bankshares has raised its dividend for 26 consecutive years. United Bankshares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 17

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, FFBC or UBSI?

Accepted Answer

United Bankshares has higher revenue and earnings than First Financial Bancorp.. First Financial Bancorp. is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than United Bankshares, 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 2.71 $255.60M $2.83 11.47 United Bankshares $1.82B 3.53 $464.60M $3.67 12.87

Question 18

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in FFBC or UBSI?

Accepted Answer

77.2% of First Financial Bancorp. shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.8% of United Bankshares shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of First Financial Bancorp. shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.2% of United Bankshares shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 19

Is FFBC or UBSI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

United Bankshares has a net margin of 27.97% compared to First Financial Bancorp.'s net margin of 20.77%. First Financial Bancorp.'s return on equity of 11.13% beat United Bankshares' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Financial Bancorp. 20.77% 11.13% 1.49% United Bankshares 27.97% 9.39% 1.53%

Question 20

Which has more risk and volatility, FFBC or UBSI?

Accepted Answer

First Financial Bancorp. has a beta of 0.91, meaning that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United Bankshares has a beta of 0.7, meaning that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media refer more to FFBC or UBSI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, United Bankshares had 2 more articles in the media than First Financial Bancorp.. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for United Bankshares and 4 mentions for First Financial Bancorp.. United Bankshares' average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat First Financial Bancorp.'s score of 1.09 indicating that United Bankshares is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Financial Bancorp. 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive United Bankshares 5 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 FRME or UBSI?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants presently has a consensus price target of $49.00, suggesting a potential upside of 19.61%. United Bankshares has a consensus price target of $47.80, suggesting a potential upside of 1.24%. Given First Merchants' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe First Merchants is more favorable than United Bankshares. 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 United Bankshares 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.43

Question 23

Is FRME or UBSI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. United Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. First Merchants pays out 47.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. United Bankshares pays out 41.4% 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. First Merchants has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years and United Bankshares has raised its dividend for 26 consecutive years.

Question 24

Which has higher earnings and valuation, FRME or UBSI?

Accepted Answer

United Bankshares has higher revenue and earnings than First Merchants. United Bankshares 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 $691.54M 3.72 $226M $3.12 13.13 United Bankshares $1.82B 3.53 $464.60M $3.67 12.87

Question 25

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of FRME or UBSI?

Accepted Answer

73.9% of First Merchants shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.8% of United Bankshares shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of First Merchants shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.2% of United Bankshares shares are held by 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 26

Is FRME or UBSI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

United Bankshares has a net margin of 27.97% compared to First Merchants' net margin of 17.05%. United Bankshares' return on equity of 9.39% beat First Merchants' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Merchants 17.05% 8.86% 1.12% United Bankshares 27.97% 9.39% 1.53%

Question 27

Which has more risk and volatility, FRME or UBSI?

Accepted Answer

First Merchants has a beta of 0.84, indicating that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United Bankshares has a beta of 0.7, indicating that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media favor FRME or UBSI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, United Bankshares had 3 more articles in the media than First Merchants. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for United Bankshares and 3 mentions for First Merchants. First Merchants' average media sentiment score of 1.52 beat United Bankshares' score of 1.37 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 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive United Bankshares 5 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 UBSI or HWC?

Accepted Answer

United Bankshares currently has a consensus target price of $47.80, suggesting a potential upside of 1.24%. Hancock Whitney has a consensus target price of $83.78, suggesting a potential upside of 12.77%. Given Hancock Whitney's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Hancock Whitney is more favorable than United Bankshares. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score United Bankshares 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.43 Hancock Whitney 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 7 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.82

Question 30

Is UBSI or HWC a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

United Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Hancock Whitney pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. United Bankshares pays out 41.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Hancock Whitney pays out 39.2% 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. United Bankshares has raised its dividend for 26 consecutive years and Hancock Whitney has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. United Bankshares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 31

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, UBSI or HWC?

Accepted Answer

Hancock Whitney has lower revenue, but higher earnings than United Bankshares. United Bankshares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hancock Whitney, 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 United Bankshares $1.82B 3.53 $464.60M $3.67 12.87 Hancock Whitney $1.46B 4.08 $486.07M $5.10 14.57

Question 32

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of UBSI or HWC?

Accepted Answer

70.8% of United Bankshares shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.2% of Hancock Whitney shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.2% of United Bankshares shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Hancock Whitney 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 33

Is UBSI or HWC more profitable?

Accepted Answer

United Bankshares has a net margin of 27.97% compared to Hancock Whitney's net margin of 21.81%. Hancock Whitney's return on equity of 11.36% beat United Bankshares' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets United Bankshares 27.97% 9.39% 1.53% Hancock Whitney 21.81% 11.36% 1.41%

Question 34

Which has more volatility and risk, UBSI or HWC?

Accepted Answer

United Bankshares has a beta of 0.7, indicating that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hancock Whitney has a beta of 0.94, indicating that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media refer more to UBSI or HWC?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, United Bankshares had 1 more articles in the media than Hancock Whitney. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for United Bankshares and 5 mentions for Hancock Whitney. Hancock Whitney's average media sentiment score of 1.68 beat United Bankshares' score of 1.37 indicating that Hancock Whitney is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment United Bankshares 5 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Hancock Whitney 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Metric	United Bankshares	Banks Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$6.42B	$23.70B	$13.92B	$12.83B
Dividend Yield	3.18%	3.14%	5.89%	9.14%
P/E Ratio	12.85	27.21	25.94	25.36
Price / Sales	3.53	9.69	513.52	108.80
Price / Cash	14.45	16.34	39.94	52.39
Price / Book	1.21	1.38	2.76	6.42
Net Income	$464.60M	$2.58B	$1.32B	$358.07M
7 Day Performance	-0.18%	0.06%	3.41%	0.43%
1 Month Performance	-2.28%	0.35%	0.66%	-0.43%
1 Year Performance	24.98%	23.60%	10.71%	12.73%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
UBSI United Bankshares	3.5739 of 5 stars	$47.22 -0.1%	$47.80 +1.2%	+23.7%	$6.42B	$1.82B	12.85	2,694	Positive News
ABCB Ameris Bancorp	N/A	$84.43 -1.4%	$91.67 +8.6%	N/A	$5.67B	$1.23B	16.21	2,850	Positive News
CATY Cathay General Bancorp	2.8384 of 5 stars	$61.21 -1.1%	$62.25 +1.7%	+24.1%	$4.13B	$1.38B	11.96	1,268	Positive News
FFBC First Financial Bancorp.	3.2228 of 5 stars	$32.63 -0.6%	$33.67 +3.2%	+23.8%	$3.45B	$996.38M	11.53	2,199
FRME First Merchants	4.8355 of 5 stars	$41.47 -1.1%	$49.00 +18.2%	+0.7%	$2.63B	$1.05B	13.29	2,086	Positive News

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Does the media refer more to UBSI or ABCB?

Which has better valuation & earnings, UBSI or ABCB?

Is UBSI or ABCB more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in UBSI or ABCB?

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Which has stronger earnings & valuation, UBSI or CATY?

Is UBSI or CATY more profitable?

Do analysts rate UBSI or CATY?

Which has more risk & volatility, UBSI or CATY?

Does the media refer more to UBSI or CATY?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in UBSI or CATY?

Is UBSI or CATY a better dividend stock?

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Does the media refer more to FFBC or UBSI?

Which has more risk and volatility, FFBC or UBSI?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in FFBC or UBSI?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, FFBC or UBSI?

Is FFBC or UBSI more profitable?

Do analysts prefer FFBC or UBSI?

Is FFBC or UBSI a better dividend stock?

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Is FRME or UBSI more profitable?

Do analysts recommend FRME or UBSI?

Does the media favor FRME or UBSI?

Is FRME or UBSI a better dividend stock?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, FRME or UBSI?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of FRME or UBSI?

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