Banc of California (BANC) Competitors

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

Cathay General Bancorp has a net margin of 23.79% compared to Banc of California's net margin of 13.58%. Cathay General Bancorp's return on equity of 11.37% beat Banc of California's return on equity.

Banc of California pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Cathay General Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Banc of California pays out 36.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cathay General Bancorp pays out 31.3% 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. Cathay General Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Cathay General Bancorp had 4 more articles in the media than Banc of California. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Cathay General Bancorp and 4 mentions for Banc of California. Cathay General Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Banc of California's score of 0.46 indicating that Cathay General Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Banc of California presently has a consensus target price of $21.83, suggesting a potential upside of 15.82%. Cathay General Bancorp has a consensus target price of $52.00, suggesting a potential downside of 8.95%. Given Banc of California's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Banc of California is more favorable than Cathay General Bancorp.

Banc of California has a beta of 0.75, meaning that its share price is 25% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cathay General Bancorp has a beta of 0.87, meaning that its share price is 13% less volatile than the S&P 500.

86.9% of Banc of California shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.0% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 2.8% of Banc of California shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.8% of Cathay General Bancorp 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.

Hope Bancorp has a beta of 0.84, indicating that its stock price is 16% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Banc of California has a beta of 0.75, indicating that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the S&P 500.

84.0% of Hope Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.9% of Banc of California shares are held by institutional investors. 2.3% of Hope Bancorp shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of Banc of California 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.

Hope Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. Banc of California pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Hope Bancorp pays out 107.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Banc of California pays out 36.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Banc of California has a net margin of 13.58% compared to Hope Bancorp's net margin of 6.56%. Banc of California's return on equity of 9.25% beat Hope Bancorp's return on equity.

In the previous week, Hope Bancorp had 2 more articles in the media than Banc of California. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Hope Bancorp and 4 mentions for Banc of California. Hope Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.74 beat Banc of California's score of 0.46 indicating that Hope Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Hope Bancorp currently has a consensus target price of $14.50, indicating a potential upside of 16.09%. Banc of California has a consensus target price of $21.83, indicating a potential upside of 15.82%. Given Hope Bancorp's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Hope Bancorp is more favorable than Banc of California.

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

Hancock Whitney has a net margin of 21.34% compared to Banc of California's net margin of 13.58%. Hancock Whitney's return on equity of 11.20% beat Banc of California's return on equity.

In the previous week, Hancock Whitney had 1 more articles in the media than Banc of California. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Hancock Whitney and 4 mentions for Banc of California. Hancock Whitney's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Banc of California's score of 0.46 indicating that Hancock Whitney is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Hancock Whitney pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Banc of California pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Hancock Whitney pays out 41.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Banc of California pays out 36.6% 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. Hancock Whitney has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Hancock Whitney is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Hancock Whitney currently has a consensus target price of $76.86, indicating a potential upside of 13.96%. Banc of California has a consensus target price of $21.83, indicating a potential upside of 15.82%. Given Banc of California's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Banc of California is more favorable than Hancock Whitney.

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

81.2% of Hancock Whitney shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.9% of Banc of California shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Hancock Whitney shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of Banc of California 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.

Hancock Whitney has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Banc of California has a beta of 0.75, indicating that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Old National Bancorp has a net margin of 18.90% compared to Banc of California's net margin of 13.58%. Old National Bancorp's return on equity of 11.23% beat Banc of California's return on equity.

In the previous week, Old National Bancorp and Old National Bancorp both had 4 articles in the media. Old National Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Banc of California's score of 0.46 indicating that Old National Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Old National Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Banc of California pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Old National Bancorp pays out 29.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Banc of California pays out 36.6% 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.

Old National Bancorp currently has a consensus target price of $27.91, indicating a potential upside of 15.57%. Banc of California has a consensus target price of $21.83, indicating a potential upside of 15.82%. Given Banc of California's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Banc of California is more favorable than Old National Bancorp.

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

83.7% of Old National Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.9% of Banc of California shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Old National Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of Banc of California shares are owned 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.

Old National Bancorp has a beta of 0.85, meaning that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Banc of California has a beta of 0.75, meaning that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the S&P 500.