Core Viewpoint - Three bank holding companies are highlighted as strong investment opportunities with a Zacks Rank 1 and favorable value characteristics for investors to consider on January 27 Group 1: Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. (MCB) - MCB has seen a 4% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [1] - The company has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 9.00, which is lower than the industry average of 11.50 [1] - MCB possesses a Value Score of B [1] Group 2: HBT Financial, Inc. (HBT) - HBT has experienced an 8.8% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [2] - The company has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 9.95, compared to the industry average of 11.50 [2] - HBT also holds a Value Score of B [2] Group 3: First Community Corporation (FCCO) - FCCO has seen a 3.4% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [3] - The company has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 12.09, significantly lower than the S&P average of 22.06 [3] - FCCO possesses a Value Score of B [3]
Best Value Stocks to Buy for January 27th