Does the media prefer BUSE or WTBA?

In the previous week, First Busey had 16 more articles in the media than West Bancorporation. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for First Busey and 5 mentions for West Bancorporation. First Busey's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat West Bancorporation's score of 0.78 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 11 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 7 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive West Bancorporation 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts recommend WTBA or FCBC?

West Bancorporation currently has a consensus target price of $29.00, indicating a potential upside of 3.39%. Given West Bancorporation's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe West Bancorporation is more favorable than First Community Bancshares. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score West Bancorporation 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.25 First Community Bancshares 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33

Does the media refer more to WTBA or FCBC?

In the previous week, West Bancorporation and West Bancorporation both had 5 articles in the media. West Bancorporation's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat First Community Bancshares' score of 0.55 indicating that West Bancorporation is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment West Bancorporation 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Community Bancshares 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer WTBA or FMBH?

In the previous week, First Mid Bancshares had 5 more articles in the media than West Bancorporation. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for First Mid Bancshares and 5 mentions for West Bancorporation. First Mid Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat West Bancorporation's score of 0.78 indicating that First Mid Bancshares is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment West Bancorporation 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Mid Bancshares 5 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor FRME or WTBA?

In the previous week, West Bancorporation had 1 more articles in the media than First Merchants. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for West Bancorporation and 4 mentions for First Merchants. First Merchants' average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat West Bancorporation's score of 0.78 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 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive West Bancorporation 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor MBWM or WTBA?

In the previous week, Mercantile Bank and Mercantile Bank both had 5 articles in the media. West Bancorporation's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Mercantile Bank's score of 0.59 indicating that West Bancorporation is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Mercantile Bank 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive West Bancorporation 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

West Bancorporation (WTBA) Competitors

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WTBA vs. BUSE, FCBC, FMBH, FRME, and MBWM

Should you buy West Bancorporation stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares West Bancorporation 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 West Bancorporation include First Busey (BUSE), First Community Bancshares (FCBC), First Mid Bancshares (FMBH), First Merchants (FRME), and Mercantile Bank (MBWM). These companies are all part of the "finance" sector.

How does West Bancorporation compare to First Busey?

First Busey (NASDAQ:BUSE) and West Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WTBA) are both finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, valuation and institutional ownership.

First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. West Bancorporation pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. First Busey pays out 43.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. West Bancorporation pays out 44.8% 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 presently has a consensus target price of $32.00, indicating a potential upside of 3.69%. West Bancorporation has a consensus target price of $29.00, indicating a potential upside of 3.39%. Given First Busey's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe First Busey is more favorable than West Bancorporation.

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)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86
West Bancorporation	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25

56.5% of First Busey shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 44.3% of West Bancorporation shares are held by institutional investors. 3.8% of First Busey shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.6% of West Bancorporation shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

First Busey has a beta of 0.72, suggesting that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, West Bancorporation has a beta of 0.72, suggesting that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, First Busey had 16 more articles in the media than West Bancorporation. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for First Busey and 5 mentions for West Bancorporation. First Busey's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat West Bancorporation's score of 0.78 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	11 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
West Bancorporation	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

First Busey has a net margin of 21.00% compared to West Bancorporation's net margin of 18.75%. West Bancorporation's return on equity of 15.48% beat First Busey's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Busey	21.00%	10.42%	1.41%
West Bancorporation	18.75%	15.48%	1.03%

First Busey has higher revenue and earnings than West Bancorporation. West Bancorporation 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	2.50	$135.26M	$2.42	12.75
West Bancorporation	$202.45M	2.36	$32.56M	$2.23	12.58

Summary

First Busey beats West Bancorporation on 16 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does West Bancorporation compare to First Community Bancshares?

West Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WTBA) and First Community Bancshares (NASDAQ:FCBC) 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, valuation, risk, profitability, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

In the previous week, West Bancorporation and West Bancorporation both had 5 articles in the media. West Bancorporation's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat First Community Bancshares' score of 0.55 indicating that West Bancorporation is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

First Community Bancshares has lower revenue, but higher earnings than West Bancorporation. West Bancorporation 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
West Bancorporation	$202.45M	2.36	$32.56M	$2.23	12.58
First Community Bancshares	$185.42M	4.86	$48.79M	$3.17	15.05

First Community Bancshares has a net margin of 28.84% compared to West Bancorporation's net margin of 18.75%. West Bancorporation's return on equity of 15.48% beat First Community Bancshares' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
West Bancorporation	18.75%	15.48%	1.03%
First Community Bancshares	28.84%	10.82%	1.64%

West Bancorporation has a beta of 0.72, meaning that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Community Bancshares has a beta of 0.48, meaning that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

West Bancorporation currently has a consensus target price of $29.00, indicating a potential upside of 3.39%. Given West Bancorporation's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe West Bancorporation is more favorable than First Community Bancshares.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
West Bancorporation	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25
First Community Bancshares	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

44.3% of West Bancorporation shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.0% of First Community Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. 4.6% of West Bancorporation shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.7% of First Community Bancshares 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.

West Bancorporation pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. First Community Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. West Bancorporation pays out 44.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Community Bancshares pays out 39.1% 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.

Summary

First Community Bancshares beats West Bancorporation on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does West Bancorporation compare to First Mid Bancshares?

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

West Bancorporation currently has a consensus target price of $29.00, indicating a potential upside of 3.39%. First Mid Bancshares has a consensus target price of $54.63, indicating a potential upside of 4.87%. Given First Mid Bancshares' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe First Mid Bancshares is more favorable than West Bancorporation.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
West Bancorporation	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25
First Mid Bancshares	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

First Mid Bancshares has a net margin of 19.76% compared to West Bancorporation's net margin of 18.75%. West Bancorporation's return on equity of 15.48% beat First Mid Bancshares' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
West Bancorporation	18.75%	15.48%	1.03%
First Mid Bancshares	19.76%	11.17%	1.32%

First Mid Bancshares has higher revenue and earnings than West Bancorporation. West Bancorporation 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
West Bancorporation	$202.45M	2.36	$32.56M	$2.23	12.58
First Mid Bancshares	$466.04M	2.98	$91.75M	$4.03	12.93

West Bancorporation pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. First Mid Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. West Bancorporation pays out 44.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Mid Bancshares pays out 24.8% 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 raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

44.3% of West Bancorporation shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.6% of First Mid Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. 4.6% of West Bancorporation shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.0% of First Mid Bancshares 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.

West Bancorporation has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Mid Bancshares has a beta of 0.79, indicating that its share price is 21% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, First Mid Bancshares had 5 more articles in the media than West Bancorporation. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for First Mid Bancshares and 5 mentions for West Bancorporation. First Mid Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat West Bancorporation's score of 0.78 indicating that First Mid Bancshares is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
West Bancorporation	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
First Mid Bancshares	5 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

First Mid Bancshares beats West Bancorporation on 17 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does West Bancorporation compare to First Merchants?

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

First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. West Bancorporation pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. First Merchants pays out 47.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. West Bancorporation pays out 44.8% 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 increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years. West Bancorporation is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

First Merchants presently has a consensus price target of $49.00, indicating a potential upside of 13.58%. West Bancorporation has a consensus price target of $29.00, indicating a potential upside of 3.39%. Given First Merchants' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe First Merchants is more favorable than West Bancorporation.

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
West Bancorporation	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25

First Merchants has higher revenue and earnings than West Bancorporation. West Bancorporation 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	3.93	$226M	$3.12	13.83
West Bancorporation	$202.45M	2.36	$32.56M	$2.23	12.58

In the previous week, West Bancorporation had 1 more articles in the media than First Merchants. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for West Bancorporation and 4 mentions for First Merchants. First Merchants' average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat West Bancorporation's score of 0.78 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	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
West Bancorporation	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

73.9% of First Merchants shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 44.3% of West Bancorporation shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of First Merchants shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.6% of West Bancorporation shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

West Bancorporation has a net margin of 18.75% compared to First Merchants' net margin of 17.05%. West Bancorporation's return on equity of 15.48% beat First Merchants' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Merchants	17.05%	9.02%	1.14%
West Bancorporation	18.75%	15.48%	1.03%

First Merchants has a beta of 0.84, indicating that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, West Bancorporation has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

First Merchants beats West Bancorporation on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does West Bancorporation compare to Mercantile Bank?

Mercantile Bank (NASDAQ:MBWM) and West Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WTBA) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Mercantile Bank pays an annual dividend of $1.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. West Bancorporation pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Mercantile Bank pays out 27.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. West Bancorporation pays out 44.8% 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. Mercantile Bank has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years.

Mercantile Bank has higher revenue and earnings than West Bancorporation. Mercantile Bank is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than West Bancorporation, 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
Mercantile Bank	$371.80M	2.79	$88.75M	$5.68	10.58
West Bancorporation	$202.45M	2.36	$32.56M	$2.23	12.58

Mercantile Bank currently has a consensus target price of $60.40, indicating a potential upside of 0.53%. West Bancorporation has a consensus target price of $29.00, indicating a potential upside of 3.39%. Given West Bancorporation's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe West Bancorporation is more favorable than Mercantile Bank.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Mercantile Bank	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43
West Bancorporation	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25

In the previous week, Mercantile Bank and Mercantile Bank both had 5 articles in the media. West Bancorporation's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Mercantile Bank's score of 0.59 indicating that West Bancorporation is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Mercantile Bank	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
West Bancorporation	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Mercantile Bank has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, West Bancorporation has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

Mercantile Bank has a net margin of 24.75% compared to West Bancorporation's net margin of 18.75%. West Bancorporation's return on equity of 15.48% beat Mercantile Bank's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Mercantile Bank	24.75%	13.90%	1.47%
West Bancorporation	18.75%	15.48%	1.03%

58.6% of Mercantile Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 44.3% of West Bancorporation shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.5% of Mercantile Bank shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.6% of West Bancorporation shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Mercantile Bank beats West Bancorporation on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	West Bancorporation	Banks Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$473.30M	$22.60B	$13.64B	$12.31B
Dividend Yield	3.60%	3.22%	5.96%	9.45%
P/E Ratio	12.58	28.10	28.67	24.66
Price / Sales	2.36	9.69	460.80	110.51
Price / Cash	10.87	16.02	53.11	59.62
Price / Book	1.70	1.38	3.68	5.90
Net Income	$32.56M	$2.58B	$1.31B	$336.31M
7 Day Performance	2.86%	0.95%	4.00%	0.09%
1 Month Performance	2.33%	2.04%	-0.13%	-5.67%
1 Year Performance	56.18%	30.91%	13.23%	18.79%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
WTBA West Bancorporation	3.45 of 5 stars	$28.05 +1.0%	$29.00 +3.4%	+55.9%	$473.30M	$202.45M	12.58	180	News Coverage Analyst Downgrade
BUSE First Busey	4.4436 of 5 stars	$29.85 +1.0%	$29.75 -0.3%	+38.3%	$2.52B	$1.04B	13.27	1,948	News Coverage Positive News Earnings Report Analyst Forecast
FCBC First Community Bancshares	3.0365 of 5 stars	$48.48 +2.6%	N/A	+30.7%	$914.67M	$185.42M	15.29	630	News Coverage Insider Trade
FMBH First Mid Bancshares	3.1476 of 5 stars	$51.00 +1.9%	$49.50 -2.9%	+37.2%	$1.36B	$466.04M	12.66	1,170	News Coverage Positive News Analyst Forecast
FRME First Merchants	4.2327 of 5 stars	$43.18 +3.1%	$49.00 +13.5%	+13.2%	$2.72B	$1.05B	13.84	2,086

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West Bancorporation (WTBA) Competitors

WTBA vs. BUSE, FCBC, FMBH, FRME, and MBWM

How does West Bancorporation compare to First Busey?

Is BUSE or WTBA a better dividend stock?

Do analysts rate BUSE or WTBA?

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

Which has more risk and volatility, BUSE or WTBA?

Does the media prefer BUSE or WTBA?

Is BUSE or WTBA more profitable?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, BUSE or WTBA?

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How does West Bancorporation compare to First Community Bancshares?

Does the media refer more to WTBA or FCBC?

Which has better earnings & valuation, WTBA or FCBC?

Is WTBA or FCBC more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, WTBA or FCBC?

Do analysts recommend WTBA or FCBC?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of WTBA or FCBC?

Is WTBA or FCBC a better dividend stock?

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How does West Bancorporation compare to First Mid Bancshares?

Do analysts recommend WTBA or FMBH?

Is WTBA or FMBH more profitable?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, WTBA or FMBH?

Is WTBA or FMBH a better dividend stock?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of WTBA or FMBH?

Which has more volatility and risk, WTBA or FMBH?

Does the media prefer WTBA or FMBH?

Summary

How does West Bancorporation compare to First Merchants?

Is FRME or WTBA a better dividend stock?

Do analysts recommend FRME or WTBA?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, FRME or WTBA?

Does the media favor FRME or WTBA?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in FRME or WTBA?

Is FRME or WTBA more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, FRME or WTBA?

Summary

How does West Bancorporation compare to Mercantile Bank?

Is MBWM or WTBA a better dividend stock?

Which has better valuation & earnings, MBWM or WTBA?

Do analysts rate MBWM or WTBA?

Does the media favor MBWM or WTBA?

Which has more risk and volatility, MBWM or WTBA?

Is MBWM or WTBA more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of MBWM or WTBA?

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