Do analysts rate BUSE or WSBF?

First Busey presently has a consensus target price of $29.60, suggesting a potential upside of 0.99%. Given First Busey's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe First Busey is more favorable than Waterstone Financial. 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 Waterstone Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Does the media prefer BUSE or WSBF?

In the previous week, First Busey had 1 more articles in the media than Waterstone Financial. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for First Busey and 3 mentions for Waterstone Financial. First Busey's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Waterstone Financial's score of 0.62 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) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Waterstone Financial 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts recommend CTBI or WSBF?

Community Trust Bancorp currently has a consensus price target of $68.50, indicating a potential downside of 5.19%. Given Community Trust Bancorp's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Community Trust Bancorp is more favorable than Waterstone Financial. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Community Trust Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.75 Waterstone Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Does the media prefer CTBI or WSBF?

In the previous week, Community Trust Bancorp and Community Trust Bancorp both had 3 articles in the media. Community Trust Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.38 beat Waterstone Financial's score of 0.62 indicating that Community Trust Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment 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 Waterstone Financial 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts rate FCBC or WSBF?

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 Waterstone Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Does the media refer more to FCBC or WSBF?

In the previous week, Waterstone Financial had 1 more articles in the media than First Community Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Waterstone Financial and 2 mentions for First Community Bancshares. First Community Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 1.52 beat Waterstone Financial's score of 0.62 indicating that First Community Bancshares is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Community Bancshares 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Waterstone Financial 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts prefer FMBH or WSBF?

First Mid Bancshares presently has a consensus target price of $49.50, suggesting a potential upside of 3.04%. Given First Mid Bancshares' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe First Mid Bancshares is more favorable than Waterstone Financial. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Mid Bancshares 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 Waterstone Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Do analysts prefer GSBC or WSBF?

Great Southern Bancorp presently has a consensus target price of $65.00, suggesting a potential downside of 15.54%. Given Great Southern Bancorp's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Great Southern Bancorp is more favorable than Waterstone Financial. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Great Southern Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33 Waterstone Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Does the media refer more to GSBC or WSBF?

In the previous week, Great Southern Bancorp had 5 more articles in the media than Waterstone Financial. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Great Southern Bancorp and 3 mentions for Waterstone Financial. Great Southern Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Waterstone Financial's score of 0.62 indicating that Great Southern Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Great Southern Bancorp 3 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Waterstone Financial 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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WSBF vs. BUSE, CTBI, FCBC, FMBH, and GSBC

Should you buy Waterstone Financial stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Waterstone Financial 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 Waterstone Financial include First Busey (BUSE), Community Trust Bancorp (CTBI), First Community Bancshares (FCBC), First Mid Bancshares (FMBH), and Great Southern Bancorp (GSBC). These companies are all part of the "finance" sector.

How does Waterstone Financial compare to First Busey?

First Busey (NASDAQ:BUSE) and Waterstone Financial (NASDAQ:WSBF) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability and media sentiment.

In the previous week, First Busey had 1 more articles in the media than Waterstone Financial. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for First Busey and 3 mentions for Waterstone Financial. First Busey's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Waterstone Financial's score of 0.62 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)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Waterstone Financial	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

First Busey has a net margin of 19.16% compared to Waterstone Financial's net margin of 14.28%. First Busey's return on equity of 10.19% beat Waterstone Financial's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Busey	19.16%	10.19%	1.36%
Waterstone Financial	14.28%	8.48%	1.30%

First Busey has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Waterstone Financial has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

First Busey presently has a consensus target price of $29.60, suggesting a potential upside of 0.99%. Given First Busey's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe First Busey is more favorable than Waterstone Financial.

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
Waterstone Financial	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Waterstone Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. First Busey pays out 46.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Waterstone Financial pays out 41.0% 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. First Busey has increased 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.

56.5% of First Busey shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.7% of Waterstone Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of First Busey shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 6.0% of Waterstone Financial shares are owned by 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 higher revenue and earnings than Waterstone Financial. Waterstone 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
First Busey	$1.04B	2.37	$135.26M	$2.25	13.03
Waterstone Financial	$201.29M	1.75	$26.40M	$1.66	11.76

Summary

First Busey beats Waterstone Financial on 15 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Waterstone Financial compare to Community Trust Bancorp?

Community Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ:CTBI) and Waterstone Financial (NASDAQ:WSBF) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and earnings.

Community Trust Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $2.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Waterstone Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Community Trust Bancorp pays out 37.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Waterstone Financial pays out 41.0% 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. Community Trust Bancorp has increased its dividend for 44 consecutive years.

60.2% of Community Trust Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.7% of Waterstone Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.6% of Community Trust Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 6.0% of Waterstone Financial shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Community Trust Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Waterstone Financial. Waterstone 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
Community Trust Bancorp	$409.34M	3.21	$98.06M	$5.71	12.65
Waterstone Financial	$201.29M	1.75	$26.40M	$1.66	11.76

Community Trust Bancorp currently has a consensus price target of $68.50, indicating a potential downside of 5.19%. Given Community Trust Bancorp's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Community Trust Bancorp is more favorable than Waterstone Financial.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Community Trust Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75
Waterstone Financial	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

In the previous week, Community Trust Bancorp and Community Trust Bancorp both had 3 articles in the media. Community Trust Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.38 beat Waterstone Financial's score of 0.62 indicating that Community Trust Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
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
Waterstone Financial	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Community Trust Bancorp has a net margin of 24.85% compared to Waterstone Financial's net margin of 14.28%. Community Trust Bancorp's return on equity of 12.27% beat Waterstone Financial's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Community Trust Bancorp	24.85%	12.27%	1.56%
Waterstone Financial	14.28%	8.48%	1.30%

Community Trust Bancorp has a beta of 0.54, suggesting that its share price is 46% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Waterstone Financial has a beta of 0.71, suggesting that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Community Trust Bancorp beats Waterstone Financial on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Waterstone Financial compare to First Community Bancshares?

First Community Bancshares (NASDAQ:FCBC) and Waterstone Financial (NASDAQ:WSBF) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, valuation, risk, earnings, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

First Community Bancshares has a beta of 0.48, indicating that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Waterstone Financial has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

First Community Bancshares has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Waterstone Financial. Waterstone 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	4.45	$48.79M	$2.65	16.49
Waterstone Financial	$201.29M	1.75	$26.40M	$1.66	11.76

35.0% of First Community Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.7% of Waterstone Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.7% of First Community Bancshares shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 6.0% of Waterstone Financial shares are owned 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.

In the previous week, Waterstone Financial had 1 more articles in the media than First Community Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Waterstone Financial and 2 mentions for First Community Bancshares. First Community Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 1.52 beat Waterstone Financial's score of 0.62 indicating that First Community Bancshares is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
First Community Bancshares	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive
Waterstone Financial	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

First Community Bancshares has a net margin of 25.89% compared to Waterstone Financial's net margin of 14.28%. First Community Bancshares' return on equity of 10.44% beat Waterstone Financial's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Community Bancshares	25.89%	10.44%	1.60%
Waterstone Financial	14.28%	8.48%	1.30%

First Community Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Waterstone Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. First Community Bancshares pays out 46.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Waterstone Financial pays out 41.0% 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. First Community Bancshares has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years. Waterstone Financial is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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
Waterstone Financial	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

First Community Bancshares beats Waterstone Financial on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Waterstone Financial compare to First Mid Bancshares?

First Mid Bancshares (NASDAQ:FMBH) and Waterstone Financial (NASDAQ:WSBF) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, earnings and profitability.

In the previous week, Waterstone Financial had 2 more articles in the media than First Mid Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Waterstone Financial and 1 mentions for First Mid Bancshares. First Mid Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat Waterstone Financial's score of 0.62 indicating that First Mid Bancshares is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
First Mid Bancshares	Very Positive
Waterstone Financial	Positive

First Mid Bancshares has a net margin of 19.95% compared to Waterstone Financial's net margin of 14.28%. First Mid Bancshares' return on equity of 10.44% beat Waterstone Financial's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Mid Bancshares	19.95%	10.44%	1.23%
Waterstone Financial	14.28%	8.48%	1.30%

First Mid Bancshares has a beta of 0.79, indicating that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Waterstone Financial has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

First Mid Bancshares has higher revenue and earnings than Waterstone Financial. Waterstone 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
First Mid Bancshares	$466.04M	2.74	$91.75M	$3.97	12.10
Waterstone Financial	$201.29M	1.75	$26.40M	$1.66	11.76

47.6% of First Mid Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.7% of Waterstone Financial shares are held by institutional investors. 6.0% of First Mid Bancshares shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.0% of Waterstone Financial shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

First Mid Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Waterstone Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. First Mid Bancshares pays out 25.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Waterstone Financial pays out 41.0% 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. First Mid Bancshares has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

First Mid Bancshares presently has a consensus target price of $49.50, suggesting a potential upside of 3.04%. Given First Mid Bancshares' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe First Mid Bancshares is more favorable than Waterstone Financial.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
First Mid Bancshares	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Waterstone Financial	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

First Mid Bancshares beats Waterstone Financial on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Waterstone Financial compare to Great Southern Bancorp?

Great Southern Bancorp (NASDAQ:GSBC) and Waterstone Financial (NASDAQ:WSBF) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, profitability, valuation and earnings.

Great Southern Bancorp has a net margin of 21.33% compared to Waterstone Financial's net margin of 14.28%. Great Southern Bancorp's return on equity of 11.29% beat Waterstone Financial's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Great Southern Bancorp	21.33%	11.29%	1.25%
Waterstone Financial	14.28%	8.48%	1.30%

Great Southern Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Waterstone Financial. Waterstone Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Great Southern 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
Great Southern Bancorp	$342.78M	2.44	$70.97M	$6.31	12.20
Waterstone Financial	$201.29M	1.75	$26.40M	$1.66	11.76

41.7% of Great Southern Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.7% of Waterstone Financial shares are held by institutional investors. 29.8% of Great Southern Bancorp shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.0% of Waterstone Financial shares are held by 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.

Great Southern Bancorp has a beta of 0.49, indicating that its stock price is 51% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Waterstone Financial has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

Great Southern Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Waterstone Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Great Southern Bancorp pays out 27.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Waterstone Financial pays out 41.0% 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.

Great Southern Bancorp presently has a consensus target price of $65.00, suggesting a potential downside of 15.54%. Given Great Southern Bancorp's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Great Southern Bancorp is more favorable than Waterstone Financial.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Great Southern Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Waterstone Financial	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

In the previous week, Great Southern Bancorp had 5 more articles in the media than Waterstone Financial. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Great Southern Bancorp and 3 mentions for Waterstone Financial. Great Southern Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Waterstone Financial's score of 0.62 indicating that Great Southern Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Great Southern Bancorp	3 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Waterstone Financial	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Great Southern Bancorp beats Waterstone Financial on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Waterstone Financial	FIN Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$356.01M	$693.26M	$14.28B	$12.45B
Dividend Yield	3.45%	2.66%	5.70%	8.43%
P/E Ratio	11.76	13.87	20.52	24.38
Price / Sales	1.75	2.18	45.22	93.51
Price / Cash	12.57	18.10	19.32	59.36
Price / Book	1.03	1.20	2.25	6.33
Net Income	$26.40M	$47.20M	$1.13B	$331.02M
7 Day Performance	-2.59%	0.39%	0.13%	-1.09%
1 Month Performance	-0.51%	2.87%	0.97%	-0.49%
1 Year Performance	43.95%	24.92%	12.12%	19.90%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
WSBF Waterstone Financial	2.0303 of 5 stars	$19.52 -1.0%	N/A	+46.4%	$356.01M	$201.29M	11.76	600	News Coverage Upcoming Earnings
BUSE First Busey	4.22 of 5 stars	$28.77 -1.6%	$29.60 +2.9%	+22.2%	$2.43B	$1.04B	12.78	1,948	News Coverage Positive News Analyst Downgrade
CTBI Community Trust Bancorp	3.7064 of 5 stars	$71.54 -0.8%	$68.50 -4.3%	+32.3%	$1.30B	$409.34M	12.53	980	Positive News Upcoming Earnings
FCBC First Community Bancshares	3.3535 of 5 stars	$43.98 -0.6%	N/A	+8.9%	$829.81M	$185.42M	16.59	630	News Coverage Positive News
FMBH First Mid Bancshares	3.7475 of 5 stars	$47.71 -0.9%	$49.50 +3.8%	+24.4%	$1.27B	$355.25M	12.02	1,170	Gap Up

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Waterstone Financial (WSBF) Competitors

WSBF vs. BUSE, CTBI, FCBC, FMBH, and GSBC

How does Waterstone Financial compare to First Busey?

Does the media prefer BUSE or WSBF?

Is BUSE or WSBF more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, BUSE or WSBF?

Do analysts rate BUSE or WSBF?

Is BUSE or WSBF a better dividend stock?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in BUSE or WSBF?

Which has better earnings & valuation, BUSE or WSBF?

Summary

How does Waterstone Financial compare to Community Trust Bancorp?

Is CTBI or WSBF a better dividend stock?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of CTBI or WSBF?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, CTBI or WSBF?

Do analysts recommend CTBI or WSBF?

Does the media prefer CTBI or WSBF?

Is CTBI or WSBF more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, CTBI or WSBF?

Summary

How does Waterstone Financial compare to First Community Bancshares?

Which has more volatility & risk, FCBC or WSBF?

Which has better valuation & earnings, FCBC or WSBF?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in FCBC or WSBF?

Does the media refer more to FCBC or WSBF?

Is FCBC or WSBF more profitable?

Is FCBC or WSBF a better dividend stock?

Do analysts rate FCBC or WSBF?

Summary

How does Waterstone Financial compare to First Mid Bancshares?

Does the media favor FMBH or WSBF?

Is FMBH or WSBF more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, FMBH or WSBF?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, FMBH or WSBF?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in FMBH or WSBF?

Is FMBH or WSBF a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer FMBH or WSBF?

Summary

How does Waterstone Financial compare to Great Southern Bancorp?

Is GSBC or WSBF more profitable?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, GSBC or WSBF?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of GSBC or WSBF?

Which has more risk & volatility, GSBC or WSBF?

Is GSBC or WSBF a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer GSBC or WSBF?

Does the media refer more to GSBC or WSBF?

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