Banco [BLX] vs First Busey [BUSE] Detailed Stock Comparison
Banco
NYSE
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First Busey
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 18 vital metrics comparison: Banco wins in 11 metrics, First Busey wins in 7 metrics, with 0 ties. Banco appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Banco | First Busey | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 7.15 | 17.70 | Banco |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.12 | 0.82 | First Busey |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 2.96 | 0.21 | First Busey |
| PEG Ratio | 8.46 | 8.92 | Banco |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 71.99% | 15.55% | Banco |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 75.90% | 47.70% | Banco |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 75.90% | 47.70% | Banco |
| Return on Equity | 16.45% | 4.14% | Banco |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 1.87% | 0.50% | Banco |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-126.59M | $171.84M | First Busey |
| Dividend Yield | 3.88% | 5.13% | First Busey |
| 1-Year Return | 49.67% | -9.31% | Banco |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 5.13 | 3.98 | First Busey |
| Enterprise Value | $5.49B | $1.71B | Banco |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 17.92 | 3.43 | First Busey |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $8 | $7 | Banco |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $5.97 | $1.26 | Banco |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.85 | 0.81 | First Busey |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Banco vs First Busey Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banco | 0.59% | 8.57% | 3.02% | 5.51% | 13.38% | 20.08% |
| First Busey | 1.00% | 0.77% | -8.23% | 0.86% | -9.02% | -3.34% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banco | 49.67% | 188.12% | 230.75% | 64.48% | 258.22% | 151.18% |
| First Busey | -9.31% | -10.44% | 19.96% | 15.42% | 74.90% | -60.94% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Banco vs First Busey
| Metric | BLX | BUSE |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.57B | $1.99B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Small cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 138,430 | 452,810 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 134,970 | 582,613 |
| Last Close | $42.70 | $22.30 |
| 52 Week Range | $28.15 - $43.24 | $18.40 - $28.30 |
| % from 52W High | -1.25% | -21.20% |
| All-Time High | $58.25 (May 13, 1996) | $72.21 (Dec 04, 2006) |
| % from All-Time High | -26.70% | -69.12% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.24% | 0.68% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.28% | 0.73% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.72% | 0.16% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.76% | 0.48% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.16% | 0.04% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 2.96 | 0.21 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $38.02 | $27.08 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $4.47 | $8.84 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $-890,710,976 | $170.34M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $205.87M | $113.69M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 3.88% | 5.13% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.62 | $1.23 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Banco vs First Busey
| Metric | BLX | BUSE |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 7.15 | 17.70 |
| Forward P/E | 8.46 | 8.92 |
| PEG Ratio | 8.46 | 8.92 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 5.13 | 3.98 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.12 | 0.82 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.57B | $1.99B |
| Enterprise Value | $5.49B | $1.71B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 17.92 | 3.43 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | N/A | N/A |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.85 | 0.81 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $38.02 | $27.08 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Banco vs First Busey
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | BLX | BUSE |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $77.95M | $124.95M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | N/A | N/A |
| Gross Profit | N/A | N/A |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | N/A | N/A |
| EBITDA | N/A | N/A |
| Pre-Tax Income | $51.73M | $-32.67M |
| Income Tax | N/A | $-2.68M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $51.73M | $-29.99M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | BLX | BUSE |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $1.87B | $1.20B |
| Total Current Assets | N/A | N/A |
| Total Current Liabilities | N/A | N/A |
| Long-Term Debt | $2.79B | $424.74M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.37B | $2.18B |
| Retained Earnings | $820.54M | $249.48M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $19.23M | $222.60M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | BLX | BUSE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $451.57M | $-49.90M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-223,000 | $-1.80M |
| Free Cash Flow | $196.26M | $6.53M |
| Debt Repayment | $-457.86M | $-30,000 |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $-4.84M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | BLX | BUSE |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 128,120 | 1.42M |
| Short Ratio | 0.95 | 2.30 |
| Short % of Float | 0.01% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 138,430 | 452,810 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 134,970 | 582,613 |
| Shares Outstanding | 36.79M | 56.90M |
| Float Shares | 28.09M | 84.81M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.06% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.29% | 0.61% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Banco vs First Busey
| Metric | BLX | BUSE |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.62 | $1.23 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 3.88% | 5.13% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.46 | $1.04 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 1.50% | 1.06% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $4.37 | $3.13 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 10, 2025 | Jul 18, 2025 |