First Busey Corporation (BUSE) — Stock Score Summary

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 68/100 based on Quality (42/100), Value (44/100), and Momentum (66/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. First Busey Corporation is a standard regional bank lacking structural moats or proprietary technology. It is highly sensitive to interest rate spreads and credit cycles, offering no asymmetric upside or alignment with our high-conviction macro themes.

First Busey Corporation is a financial holding company operating Busey Bank, which provides comprehensive commercial and retail banking services, alongside wealth management and trust solutions. The company's competitive moat is built on its strong regional presence in key Midwest and Florida markets, fostering deep community relationships and customer loyalty. Its diversified service offerings and local market expertise provide stable revenue streams and a resilient business model.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$28.21
Market Cap$2.3B
P/E (TTM)11.29
P/E (Forward)10.11
Price/Book0.97
Return on Equity9.4%
Gross Margin0.0%
Operating Margin36.4%
Revenue Growth143.4%
Dividend Yield3.8%

First Busey Corporation operates in the Banks - Regional industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Busey Corporation’s (BUSE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for First Busey Corporation (BUSE) is 68/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (42), Value (44), and Momentum (66) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does First Busey Corporation have an economic moat?
First Busey Corporation (BUSE) has a Quality factor score of 42/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is First Busey Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for First Busey Corporation (BUSE) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 68/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is First Busey Corporation in?
First Busey Corporation (BUSE) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Banks - Regional industry (United States).
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