First Republic Bank (OTCMKTS:FRCB – Get Rating) and Metro Bank (OTCMKTS:MBNKF – Get Rating) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares First Republic Bank and Metro Bank’s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| First Republic Bank | $6.75 billion | 0.00 | $1.67 billion | 7.48 | 0.02 |
| Metro Bank | $845.12 million | 0.28 | -$89.92 million | N/A | N/A |
First Republic Bank has higher revenue and earnings than Metro Bank.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for First Republic Bank and Metro Bank, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| First Republic Bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Metro Bank | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
Profitability
This table compares First Republic Bank and Metro Bank’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| First Republic Bank | 20.45% | 11.26% | 0.72% |
| Metro Bank | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Risk & Volatility
First Republic Bank has a beta of 1.02, meaning that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Metro Bank has a beta of 1.34, meaning that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
First Republic Bank beats Metro Bank on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.
About First Republic Bank
First Republic offers banking for individuals and businesses, wealth management and more with a focus on tailored service and solutions. First Republic was founded in San Francisco in 1985 by James H. Herbert II with a single office and a small but dedicated staff. Years later, First Republic is one of the country’s largest banks, serving clients at more than 80 Preferred Banking Offices across the United States and through online banking services. First Republic prides itself on its convenient online presence, strong heritage and sustainable, client-centric approach that has provided consistent growth. First Republic Bank offers a full range of personal and business banking services including lending, deposit, foreign exchange and more, while First Republic Private Wealth Management provides trust, brokerage and wealth advisory services. Across all of its offerings, First Republic is committed to serving its stakeholders and clients with exceptional, personalized service, putting clients first in all that it does. Banking products and services are offered by First Republic Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. Investment Advisory services are provided by First Republic
About Metro Bank
Metro Bank PLC engages in the provision of retail and commercial banking services. Its products include current accounts, mortgages services, savings accounts, deposit accounts, commercial banking, borrowing, and merchant services. The company was founded by Vernon W. Hill II and Anthony William Thomson in July 2010 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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