**Analyst Recommendations:**
* **F&M Bank:** Analysts have a mixed bag of recommendations for F&M Bank. Some analysts are bullish, while others are cautious. This suggests that there is some uncertainty surrounding the bank’s future prospects.
Get F & M Bank alerts: Valuation and Earnings This table compares F & M Bank and Blue Ridge Bankshares”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation. Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio F & M Bank $66.48 million 1.24 $2.77 million $0.84 27.89 Blue Ridge Bankshares $104.04 million 0.60 -$51.77 million ($3.66) -0.74 Insider and Institutional Ownership F & M Bank has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Blue Ridge Bankshares. Blue Ridge Bankshares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than F & M Bank, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
3.9% of F & M Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.5% of Blue Ridge Bankshares shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.7% of F & M Bank shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.0% of Blue Ridge Bankshares shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth. Profitability This table compares F & M Bank and Blue Ridge Bankshares’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets. Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets F & M Bank 8.00% 7.49% 0.44% Blue Ridge Bankshares -32.61% -28.09% -1.98%
Analyst Recommendations This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for F & M Bank and Blue Ridge Bankshares, as reported by MarketBeat.com. Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score F & M Bank 0 0 0 0 N/A Blue Ridge Bankshares 0 0 0 0 N/A Volatility and Risk F & M Bank has a beta of 0.39, indicating that its share price is 61% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Blue Ridge Bankshares has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its share price is 32% less volatile than the S&P 500. Summary
The company’s primary business is to operate a network of retail branches and online banking services. **Key Takeaways:**
* F & M Bank outperforms Blue Ridge Bankshares in 8 out of 14 factors. * F & M Bank is a bank holding company for Farmers & Merchants Bank.
They also offer a range of financial products and services, including loans, credit cards, and investment services. The company’s primary focus is on serving the financial needs of individuals and businesses in the Mid-Atlantic region. Their mission is to be a trusted financial partner, providing personalized and comprehensive financial solutions. Blue Ridge Bankshares has a strong commitment to community engagement and social responsibility.
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