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VersaBank (VBNK) Competitors

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C$28.20 0.00 (0.00%)
As of 06/12/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

VBNK vs. HIVE, WED, CFW, WFC, and PTS

Should you buy VersaBank stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares VersaBank 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 VersaBank include HIVE Digital Technologies (HIVE), Westaim (WED), Calfrac Well Services (CFW), Wall Financial (WFC), and Points.com (PTS). These companies are all part of the "banking" industry.

How does VersaBank compare to HIVE Digital Technologies?

HIVE Digital Technologies (CVE:HIVE) and VersaBank (TSE:VBNK) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.

15.2% of HIVE Digital Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.5% of VersaBank shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of HIVE Digital Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 38.8% of VersaBank shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

HIVE Digital Technologies has a beta of 2.339164, suggesting that its share price is 134% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, VersaBank has a beta of 1.720188, suggesting that its share price is 72% more volatile than the broader market.

VersaBank has a net margin of 9.34% compared to HIVE Digital Technologies' net margin of -28.29%. VersaBank's return on equity of 5.64% beat HIVE Digital Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
HIVE Digital Technologies-28.29% -13.39% -8.78%
VersaBank 9.34%5.64%1.10%

VersaBank has lower revenue, but higher earnings than HIVE Digital Technologies. HIVE Digital Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than VersaBank, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
HIVE Digital TechnologiesC$257.14M4.04-C$13.38M-C$0.77N/A
VersaBankC$141.48M6.42C$49.54MC$0.9430.00

In the previous week, HIVE Digital Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat VersaBank's score of 0.00 indicating that HIVE Digital Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
HIVE Digital Technologies Positive
VersaBank Neutral

Summary

VersaBank beats HIVE Digital Technologies on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does VersaBank compare to Westaim?

VersaBank (TSE:VBNK) and Westaim (CVE:WED) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Westaim had 1 more articles in the media than VersaBank. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Westaim and 0 mentions for VersaBank. VersaBank's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Westaim'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
VersaBank Neutral
Westaim Neutral

VersaBank has a beta of 1.720188, indicating that its stock price is 72% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Westaim has a beta of -0.168602, indicating that its stock price is 117% less volatile than the broader market.

10.5% of VersaBank shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 16.7% of Westaim shares are held by institutional investors. 38.8% of VersaBank shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.3% of Westaim 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
VersaBankC$141.48M6.42C$49.54MC$0.9430.00
WestaimC$84.96M9.09C$4.52M-C$1.91N/A

VersaBank has a net margin of 9.34% compared to Westaim's net margin of -67.85%. VersaBank's return on equity of 5.64% beat Westaim's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
VersaBank9.34% 5.64% 1.10%
Westaim -67.85%-9.69%7.60%

VersaBank pays an annual dividend of C$0.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Westaim pays an annual dividend of C$0.18 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. VersaBank pays out 10.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Westaim pays out -9.4% 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. Westaim is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

VersaBank beats Westaim on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does VersaBank compare to Calfrac Well Services?

Calfrac Well Services (TSE:CFW) and VersaBank (TSE:VBNK) are both small-cap banking companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, media sentiment, earnings, dividends and risk.

VersaBank has a net margin of 9.34% compared to Calfrac Well Services' net margin of 3.29%. Calfrac Well Services' return on equity of 6.49% beat VersaBank's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Calfrac Well Services3.29% 6.49% 6.32%
VersaBank 9.34%5.64%1.10%

25.0% of Calfrac Well Services shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.5% of VersaBank shares are owned by institutional investors. 46.9% of Calfrac Well Services shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 38.8% of VersaBank shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

VersaBank has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Calfrac Well Services. Calfrac Well Services is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than VersaBank, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Calfrac Well ServicesC$1.32B0.51C$27.97MC$0.4614.52
VersaBankC$141.48M6.42C$49.54MC$0.9430.00

In the previous week, Calfrac Well Services had 6 more articles in the media than VersaBank. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Calfrac Well Services and 0 mentions for VersaBank. VersaBank's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Calfrac Well Services' score of -0.32 indicating that VersaBank is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Calfrac Well Services Neutral
VersaBank Neutral

Calfrac Well Services currently has a consensus price target of C$7.75, indicating a potential upside of 16.02%. Given Calfrac Well Services' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Calfrac Well Services is more favorable than VersaBank.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Calfrac Well Services
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
VersaBank
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Calfrac Well Services has a beta of -0.442482, meaning that its stock price is 144% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, VersaBank has a beta of 1.720188, meaning that its stock price is 72% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Calfrac Well Services beats VersaBank on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does VersaBank compare to Wall Financial?

Wall Financial (TSE:WFC) and VersaBank (TSE:VBNK) are both small-cap banking companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, dividends, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

0.0% of Wall Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.5% of VersaBank shares are owned by institutional investors. 69.7% of Wall Financial shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 38.8% of VersaBank shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

VersaBank has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Wall Financial. Wall Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than VersaBank, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Wall FinancialC$179.24M3.33C$24.83MC$1.0417.98
VersaBankC$141.48M6.42C$49.54MC$0.9430.00

Wall Financial has a beta of 1.05787, indicating that its share price is 6% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, VersaBank has a beta of 1.720188, indicating that its share price is 72% more volatile than the broader market.

Wall Financial has a net margin of 18.59% compared to VersaBank's net margin of 9.34%. Wall Financial's return on equity of 16.54% beat VersaBank's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Wall Financial18.59% 16.54% 4.20%
VersaBank 9.34%5.64%1.10%

In the previous week, Wall Financial had 3 more articles in the media than VersaBank. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Wall Financial and 0 mentions for VersaBank. Wall Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat VersaBank's score of 0.00 indicating that Wall Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Wall Financial Positive
VersaBank Neutral

Summary

Wall Financial beats VersaBank on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does VersaBank compare to Points.com?

VersaBank (TSE:VBNK) and Points.com (TSE:PTS) are both small-cap banking companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings and media sentiment.

10.5% of VersaBank shares are owned by institutional investors. 38.8% of VersaBank 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.

VersaBank has a net margin of 9.34% compared to Points.com's net margin of 0.00%. VersaBank's return on equity of 5.64% beat Points.com's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
VersaBank9.34% 5.64% 1.10%
Points.com N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, VersaBank's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Points.com'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
VersaBank Neutral
Points.com Neutral

VersaBank has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Points.com. Points.com is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than VersaBank, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
VersaBankC$141.48M6.42C$49.54MC$0.9430.00
Points.comC$432.40M0.00C$2.84MC$0.19N/A

Summary

VersaBank beats Points.com on 7 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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VBNK vs. The Competition

MetricVersaBankBanks IndustryFinancial SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$907.93MC$23.93BC$5.89BC$12.19B
Dividend Yield0.35%4.27%5.29%6.19%
P/E Ratio30.0015.7716.3636.94
Price / Sales6.4271.191,403.7610.45
Price / CashN/A15.0948.7782.29
Price / Book1.640.796.574.47
Net IncomeC$49.54MC$16.02BC$1.13BC$299.09M
7 Day Performance3.45%1.02%1.05%0.65%
1 Month Performance21.03%0.75%1.53%-0.08%
1 Year Performance89.26%31.82%20.39%41.90%

VersaBank Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
VBNK
VersaBank
N/AC$28.20
flat
N/A+89.3%C$907.93MC$141.48M30.00100
HIVE
HIVE Digital Technologies
N/AC$4.10
flat
N/A+58.3%C$1.04BC$257.14MN/A20
WED
Westaim
N/AC$23.52
-0.5%
N/A-28.5%C$780.56MC$84.96MN/A3,240
CFW
Calfrac Well Services
3.1442 of 5 stars
C$6.06
-10.0%
C$7.75
+27.9%
+90.9%C$676.17MC$1.32B13.17730
WFC
Wall Financial
N/AC$18.00
+0.3%
N/A+21.4%C$574.04MC$179.24M17.31238,000

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This page (TSE:VBNK) was last updated on 6/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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