Associated Banc Competitors

Signature Bank (NASDAQ:SBNY) and Associated Banc (NYSE:ASB) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, dividends and earnings.

Profitability

This table compares Signature Bank and Associated Banc's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Signature Bank has a beta of 1.98, meaning that its share price is 98% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Associated Banc has a beta of 1.23, meaning that its share price is 23% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

92.3% of Signature Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.5% of Associated Banc shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Associated Banc shares are owned 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Signature Bank and Associated Banc, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Signature Bank currently has a consensus target price of $196.8824, suggesting a potential downside of 13.48%. Associated Banc has a consensus target price of $15.7143, suggesting a potential downside of 28.83%. Given Signature Bank's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Signature Bank is more favorable than Associated Banc.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Signature Bank and Associated Banc's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Signature Bank has higher revenue and earnings than Associated Banc. Associated Banc is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Signature Bank, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Signature Bank pays an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Associated Banc pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Signature Bank pays out 20.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Associated Banc pays out 36.5% 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. Signature Bank has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Associated Banc has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

Signature Bank beats Associated Banc on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Associated Banc (NYSE:ASB) and East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:EWBC) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, earnings and risk.

Risk & Volatility

Associated Banc has a beta of 1.23, indicating that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, East West Bancorp has a beta of 1.98, indicating that its stock price is 98% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Associated Banc pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. East West Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Associated Banc pays out 36.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. East West Bancorp pays out 27.3% 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. Associated Banc has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and East West Bancorp has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares Associated Banc and East West Bancorp's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Associated Banc and East West Bancorp, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Associated Banc currently has a consensus target price of $15.7143, indicating a potential downside of 28.83%. East West Bancorp has a consensus target price of $94.4286, indicating a potential upside of 26.50%. Given East West Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe East West Bancorp is more favorable than Associated Banc.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Associated Banc and East West Bancorp's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

East West Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Associated Banc. Associated Banc is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than East West Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

72.5% of Associated Banc shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.8% of East West Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Associated Banc shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of East West Bancorp shares are owned 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.

Summary

East West Bancorp beats Associated Banc on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Associated Banc (NYSE:ASB) and Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares Associated Banc and Western Alliance Bancorporation's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

72.5% of Associated Banc shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.1% of Western Alliance Bancorporation shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Associated Banc shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of Western Alliance Bancorporation shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Volatility and Risk

Associated Banc has a beta of 1.23, meaning that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Western Alliance Bancorporation has a beta of 1.76, meaning that its stock price is 76% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Associated Banc and Western Alliance Bancorporation, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Associated Banc currently has a consensus target price of $15.7143, indicating a potential downside of 28.83%. Western Alliance Bancorporation has a consensus target price of $74.6667, indicating a potential downside of 25.53%. Given Western Alliance Bancorporation's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Western Alliance Bancorporation is more favorable than Associated Banc.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Associated Banc and Western Alliance Bancorporation's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Western Alliance Bancorporation has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Associated Banc. Associated Banc is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Western Alliance Bancorporation, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Associated Banc pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Western Alliance Bancorporation pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Associated Banc pays out 36.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Western Alliance Bancorporation pays out 20.7% 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. Associated Banc has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Western Alliance Bancorporation has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

Western Alliance Bancorporation beats Associated Banc on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Commerce Bancshares (NASDAQ:CBSH) and Associated Banc (NYSE:ASB) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

62.9% of Commerce Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.5% of Associated Banc shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.4% of Commerce Bancshares shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.4% of Associated Banc shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Commerce Bancshares and Associated Banc's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Commerce Bancshares and Associated Banc's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Commerce Bancshares has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Associated Banc. Associated Banc is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Commerce Bancshares, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility & Risk

Commerce Bancshares has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Associated Banc has a beta of 1.23, indicating that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Commerce Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Associated Banc pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Commerce Bancshares pays out 30.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Associated Banc pays out 36.5% 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. Associated Banc has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Associated Banc is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Commerce Bancshares and Associated Banc, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Commerce Bancshares currently has a consensus target price of $67.3333, suggesting a potential downside of 12.71%. Associated Banc has a consensus target price of $15.7143, suggesting a potential downside of 28.83%. Given Commerce Bancshares' higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Commerce Bancshares is more favorable than Associated Banc.

Summary

Commerce Bancshares beats Associated Banc on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Associated Banc (NYSE:ASB) and First Citizens BancShares (NASDAQ:FCNCA) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership and earnings.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

72.5% of Associated Banc shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.2% of First Citizens BancShares shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Associated Banc shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 19.6% of First Citizens BancShares shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Associated Banc and First Citizens BancShares' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

First Citizens BancShares has higher revenue and earnings than Associated Banc.

Profitability

This table compares Associated Banc and First Citizens BancShares' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Associated Banc and First Citizens BancShares, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Associated Banc presently has a consensus price target of $15.7143, suggesting a potential downside of 28.83%. First Citizens BancShares has a consensus price target of $875.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2.10%. Given First Citizens BancShares' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe First Citizens BancShares is more favorable than Associated Banc.

Dividends

Associated Banc pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. First Citizens BancShares pays an annual dividend of $1.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Associated Banc pays out 36.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Associated Banc has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and First Citizens BancShares has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Volatility & Risk

Associated Banc has a beta of 1.23, suggesting that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, First Citizens BancShares has a beta of 1.17, suggesting that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

First Citizens BancShares beats Associated Banc on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Associated Banc (NYSE:ASB) and Prosperity Bancshares (NYSE:PB) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares Associated Banc and Prosperity Bancshares' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Associated Banc and Prosperity Bancshares, as reported by MarketBeat.

Associated Banc currently has a consensus target price of $15.7143, indicating a potential downside of 28.83%. Prosperity Bancshares has a consensus target price of $73.20, indicating a potential downside of 4.26%. Given Prosperity Bancshares' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Prosperity Bancshares is more favorable than Associated Banc.

Dividends

Associated Banc pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Prosperity Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $1.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Associated Banc pays out 36.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Prosperity Bancshares pays out 39.0% 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. Associated Banc has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Prosperity Bancshares has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Associated Banc is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Volatility and Risk

Associated Banc has a beta of 1.23, suggesting that its share price is 23% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Prosperity Bancshares has a beta of 1.37, suggesting that its share price is 37% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

72.5% of Associated Banc shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.7% of Prosperity Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Associated Banc shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.0% of Prosperity Bancshares shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Associated Banc and Prosperity Bancshares' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Prosperity Bancshares has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Associated Banc. Associated Banc is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Prosperity Bancshares, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Prosperity Bancshares beats Associated Banc on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.