Community Bank System Competitors

Truist Financial (NYSE:TFC) and Community Bank System (NYSE:CBU) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Truist Financial and Community Bank System, as reported by MarketBeat.

Truist Financial presently has a consensus price target of $53.0833, suggesting a potential downside of 11.81%. Community Bank System has a consensus price target of $58.00, suggesting a potential downside of 25.85%. Given Truist Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Truist Financial is more favorable than Community Bank System.

Dividends

Truist Financial pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Community Bank System pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Truist Financial pays out 41.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Community Bank System pays out 51.1% 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. Truist Financial has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Community Bank System has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years. Truist Financial is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Truist Financial and Community Bank System's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Truist Financial and Community Bank System's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

Truist Financial has a beta of 1.36, meaning that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Community Bank System has a beta of 0.72, meaning that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

72.1% of Truist Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.8% of Community Bank System shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Truist Financial shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Community Bank System shares are owned by 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.

Summary

Truist Financial beats Community Bank System on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

The PNC Financial Services Group (NYSE:PNC) and Community Bank System (NYSE:CBU) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for The PNC Financial Services Group and Community Bank System, as reported by MarketBeat.

The PNC Financial Services Group presently has a consensus price target of $160.1176, suggesting a potential downside of 11.44%. Community Bank System has a consensus price target of $58.00, suggesting a potential downside of 25.85%. Given The PNC Financial Services Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe The PNC Financial Services Group is more favorable than Community Bank System.

Dividends

The PNC Financial Services Group pays an annual dividend of $4.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Community Bank System pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. The PNC Financial Services Group pays out 40.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Community Bank System pays out 51.1% 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. The PNC Financial Services Group has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Community Bank System has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years. The PNC Financial Services Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares The PNC Financial Services Group and Community Bank System's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

The PNC Financial Services Group has higher revenue and earnings than Community Bank System. The PNC Financial Services Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Community Bank System, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares The PNC Financial Services Group and Community Bank System's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

The PNC Financial Services Group has a beta of 1.38, meaning that its stock price is 38% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Community Bank System has a beta of 0.72, meaning that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

80.6% of The PNC Financial Services Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.8% of Community Bank System shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of The PNC Financial Services Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Community Bank System shares are owned by 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.

Summary

The PNC Financial Services Group beats Community Bank System on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC) and Community Bank System (NYSE:CBU) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Dividends

First Republic Bank pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Community Bank System pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. First Republic Bank pays out 13.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Community Bank System pays out 51.1% 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 Republic Bank has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years and Community Bank System has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years. Community Bank System is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

95.5% of First Republic Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.8% of Community Bank System shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of Community Bank System shares are owned by 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for First Republic Bank and Community Bank System, as reported by MarketBeat.

First Republic Bank presently has a consensus price target of $136.1333, suggesting a potential downside of 21.36%. Community Bank System has a consensus price target of $58.00, suggesting a potential downside of 25.85%. Given First Republic Bank's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe First Republic Bank is more favorable than Community Bank System.

Volatility and Risk

First Republic Bank has a beta of 1.06, meaning that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Community Bank System has a beta of 0.72, meaning that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares First Republic Bank and Community Bank System's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares First Republic Bank and Community Bank System's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

First Republic Bank beats Community Bank System on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB) and Community Bank System (NYSE:CBU) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, valuation, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Dividends

Fifth Third Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Community Bank System pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Fifth Third Bancorp pays out 39.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Community Bank System pays out 51.1% 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. Fifth Third Bancorp has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Community Bank System has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years. Fifth Third Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

79.2% of Fifth Third Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.8% of Community Bank System shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Fifth Third Bancorp shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Community Bank System shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for Fifth Third Bancorp and Community Bank System, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Fifth Third Bancorp presently has a consensus target price of $34.4605, suggesting a potential downside of 11.30%. Community Bank System has a consensus target price of $58.00, suggesting a potential downside of 25.85%. Given Fifth Third Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Fifth Third Bancorp is more favorable than Community Bank System.

Volatility & Risk

Fifth Third Bancorp has a beta of 1.63, suggesting that its share price is 63% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Community Bank System has a beta of 0.72, suggesting that its share price is 28% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Fifth Third Bancorp and Community Bank System's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Fifth Third Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Community Bank System. Fifth Third Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Community Bank System, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Fifth Third Bancorp and Community Bank System's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp beats Community Bank System on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ:SIVB) and Community Bank System (NYSE:CBU) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, valuation, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares SVB Financial Group and Community Bank System's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

SVB Financial Group has higher revenue and earnings than Community Bank System. SVB Financial Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Community Bank System, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for SVB Financial Group and Community Bank System, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

SVB Financial Group presently has a consensus target price of $434.5333, suggesting a potential downside of 13.21%. Community Bank System has a consensus target price of $58.00, suggesting a potential downside of 25.85%. Given SVB Financial Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe SVB Financial Group is more favorable than Community Bank System.

Profitability

This table compares SVB Financial Group and Community Bank System's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

SVB Financial Group has a beta of 2.14, suggesting that its share price is 114% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Community Bank System has a beta of 0.72, suggesting that its share price is 28% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

88.4% of SVB Financial Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.8% of Community Bank System shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of SVB Financial Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Community Bank System shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

SVB Financial Group beats Community Bank System on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Community Bank System (NYSE:CBU) and Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Dividends

Community Bank System pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Regions Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.62 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Community Bank System pays out 51.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Regions Financial pays out 40.0% 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 Bank System has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years and Regions Financial has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Regions Financial is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Community Bank System and Regions Financial's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Community Bank System and Regions Financial, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Community Bank System currently has a consensus target price of $58.00, indicating a potential downside of 25.85%. Regions Financial has a consensus target price of $18.4722, indicating a potential downside of 13.76%. Given Regions Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Regions Financial is more favorable than Community Bank System.

Profitability

This table compares Community Bank System and Regions Financial's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Community Bank System has a beta of 0.72, meaning that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Regions Financial has a beta of 1.58, meaning that its stock price is 58% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

69.8% of Community Bank System shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.7% of Regions Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of Community Bank System shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Regions Financial shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Regions Financial beats Community Bank System on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.