PE ratio relative to earnings growth — is the valuation justified?
| Symbol | Company | PEG | P/E | Growth | vs EFSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIVB | Civista Bancshares, Inc. | 1.85 | 10.5 | 5.7% | +100% |
| FRME | First Merchants Corporation | 1.92 | 13.9 | 7.2% | +107% |
| FCBC | First Community Bankshares, Inc. | 2.52 | 14.2 | 5.7% | +172% |
| CWBC | Community West Bancshares | 3.31 | 14.6 | 4.4% | +258% |
| LKFN | Lakeland Financial Corporation | 3.61 | 14.3 | 4.0% | +291% |