NASDAQ:WNEBWestern New England Bancorp Competitors & Alternatives

Western New England Bancorp (NASDAQ:WNEB) and Northfield Bancorp (NASDAQ:NFBK) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and risk.

Volatility & Risk

Western New England Bancorp has a beta of 0.29, indicating that its stock price is 71% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Northfield Bancorp has a beta of 0.73, indicating that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations for Western New England Bancorp and Northfield Bancorp, as reported by MarketBeat.

Western New England Bancorp presently has a consensus price target of $8.1667, indicating a potential upside of 54.38%. Given Western New England Bancorp's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Western New England Bancorp is more favorable than Northfield Bancorp.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Western New England Bancorp and Northfield Bancorp's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Northfield Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Western New England Bancorp. Western New England Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Northfield Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

52.8% of Western New England Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.3% of Northfield Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 5.6% of Western New England Bancorp shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.2% of Northfield 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.

Dividends

Western New England Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Northfield Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Western New England Bancorp pays out 39.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Northfield Bancorp pays out 56.4% 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. Western New England Bancorp has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Northfield Bancorp has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years. Northfield Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

This table compares Western New England Bancorp and Northfield Bancorp's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Northfield Bancorp beats Western New England Bancorp on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ:DCOM) and Western New England Bancorp (NASDAQ:WNEB) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, dividends and valuation.

Dividends

Dime Community Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Western New England Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Dime Community Bancshares pays out 51.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Western New England Bancorp 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. Western New England Bancorp has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Risk and Volatility

Dime Community Bancshares has a beta of 1.06, meaning that its share price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Western New England Bancorp has a beta of 0.29, meaning that its share price is 71% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

71.8% of Dime Community Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.8% of Western New England Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 8.9% of Dime Community Bancshares shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.6% of Western New England Bancorp shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Dime Community Bancshares and Western New England Bancorp's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Dime Community Bancshares and Western New England Bancorp's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Dime Community Bancshares has higher revenue and earnings than Western New England Bancorp. Western New England Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Dime Community Bancshares, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for Dime Community Bancshares and Western New England Bancorp, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Dime Community Bancshares currently has a consensus price target of $20.3750, indicating a potential upside of 67.83%. Western New England Bancorp has a consensus price target of $8.1667, indicating a potential upside of 54.38%. Given Dime Community Bancshares' higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Dime Community Bancshares is more favorable than Western New England Bancorp.

Summary

Dime Community Bancshares beats Western New England Bancorp on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Waterstone Financial (NASDAQ:WSBF) and Western New England Bancorp (NASDAQ:WNEB) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, profitability, valuation and earnings.

Volatility & Risk

Waterstone Financial has a beta of 0.23, meaning that its share price is 77% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Western New England Bancorp has a beta of 0.29, meaning that its share price is 71% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Waterstone Financial and Western New England Bancorp, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Waterstone Financial currently has a consensus target price of $19.50, indicating a potential upside of 42.34%. Western New England Bancorp has a consensus target price of $8.1667, indicating a potential upside of 54.38%. Given Western New England Bancorp's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Western New England Bancorp is more favorable than Waterstone Financial.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Waterstone Financial and Western New England Bancorp's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Waterstone Financial has higher revenue and earnings than Western New England Bancorp. Waterstone Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Western New England Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

61.4% of Waterstone Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.8% of Western New England Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 12.1% of Waterstone Financial shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.6% of Western New England Bancorp shares are held by 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 Waterstone Financial and Western New England Bancorp's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Waterstone Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Western New England Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Waterstone Financial pays out 35.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Western New England Bancorp 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. Western New England Bancorp has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Western New England Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Waterstone Financial beats Western New England Bancorp on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Western New England Bancorp (NASDAQ:WNEB) and Hometrust Bancshares (NASDAQ:HTBI) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, dividends and earnings.

Volatility and Risk

Western New England Bancorp has a beta of 0.29, indicating that its share price is 71% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Hometrust Bancshares has a beta of 0.69, indicating that its share price is 31% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

52.8% of Western New England Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.6% of Hometrust Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. 5.6% of Western New England Bancorp shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.9% of Hometrust Bancshares shares are held 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.

Dividends

Western New England Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Hometrust Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Western New England Bancorp pays out 39.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Hometrust Bancshares pays out 19.2% 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. Western New England Bancorp has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Hometrust Bancshares has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Western New England Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Western New England Bancorp and Hometrust Bancshares, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Western New England Bancorp presently has a consensus target price of $8.1667, indicating a potential upside of 54.38%. Hometrust Bancshares has a consensus target price of $29.50, indicating a potential upside of 105.86%. Given Hometrust Bancshares' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Hometrust Bancshares is more favorable than Western New England Bancorp.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Western New England Bancorp and Hometrust Bancshares' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Hometrust Bancshares has higher revenue and earnings than Western New England Bancorp. Hometrust Bancshares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Western New England Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Western New England Bancorp and Hometrust Bancshares' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Hometrust Bancshares beats Western New England Bancorp on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

First Capital (NASDAQ:FCAP) and Western New England Bancorp (NASDAQ:WNEB) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, earnings, dividends and profitability.

Volatility and Risk

First Capital has a beta of -0.09, meaning that its stock price is 109% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Western New England Bancorp has a beta of 0.29, meaning that its stock price is 71% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares First Capital and Western New England Bancorp's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Western New England Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than First Capital.

Dividends

First Capital pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Western New England Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Western New England Bancorp pays out 39.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Capital has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Western New England Bancorp has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings for First Capital and Western New England Bancorp, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Western New England Bancorp has a consensus price target of $8.1667, suggesting a potential upside of 54.38%. Given Western New England Bancorp's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Western New England Bancorp is more favorable than First Capital.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

14.3% of First Capital shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.8% of Western New England Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 4.5% of First Capital shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.6% of Western New England Bancorp shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares First Capital and Western New England Bancorp's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Western New England Bancorp beats First Capital on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (OH) (NASDAQ:FMAO) and Western New England Bancorp (NASDAQ:WNEB) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

Volatility & Risk

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (OH) has a beta of 0.21, suggesting that its share price is 79% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Western New England Bancorp has a beta of 0.29, suggesting that its share price is 71% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (OH) and Western New England Bancorp's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (OH) has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Western New England Bancorp. Western New England Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (OH), indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (OH) pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Western New England Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (OH) pays out 37.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Western New England Bancorp 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. Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (OH) has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Western New England Bancorp has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Western New England Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (OH) and Western New England Bancorp, as reported by MarketBeat.

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (OH) currently has a consensus price target of $27.00, suggesting a potential upside of 34.87%. Western New England Bancorp has a consensus price target of $8.1667, suggesting a potential upside of 54.38%. Given Western New England Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Western New England Bancorp is more favorable than Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (OH).

Insider and Institutional Ownership

18.7% of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (OH) shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.8% of Western New England Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.0% of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (OH) shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.6% of Western New England Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (OH) and Western New England Bancorp's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Western New England Bancorp beats Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (OH) on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.