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MTRO vs. VMUK, TBCG, BOCH, CBG, and STB

Should you buy Metro Bank stock or one of its competitors? Metro Bank's main competitors and comparable companies include Virgin Money UK (VMUK), TBC Bank Group (TBCG), Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public (BOCH), Close Brothers Group (CBG), and Secure Trust Bank (STB). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "regional banks" industry.

How does Metro Bank compare to Virgin Money UK?

Virgin Money UK (LON:VMUK) and Metro Bank (LON:MTRO) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

Metro Bank has a consensus target price of GBX 190, indicating a potential upside of 6.50%. Given Metro Bank's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Metro Bank is more favorable than Virgin Money UK.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Virgin Money UK
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Metro Bank
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Metro Bank had 4 more articles in the media than Virgin Money UK. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Metro Bank and 0 mentions for Virgin Money UK. Metro Bank's average media sentiment score of 0.17 beat Virgin Money UK's score of 0.00 indicating that Metro Bank is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Virgin Money UK Neutral
Metro Bank Neutral

Virgin Money UK has a beta of 1.89, suggesting that its share price is 89% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Metro Bank has a beta of 1.083, suggesting that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

Virgin Money UK has higher revenue and earnings than Metro Bank. Virgin Money UK is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Metro Bank, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Virgin Money UK£1.58B0.00£250M£0.23N/A
Metro Bank£597.90M2.01-£24.85M£7.7023.17

Virgin Money UK has a net margin of 15.84% compared to Metro Bank's net margin of 10.37%. Metro Bank's return on equity of 7.00% beat Virgin Money UK's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Virgin Money UK15.84% 5.35% 0.33%
Metro Bank 10.37%7.00%-0.08%

56.5% of Virgin Money UK shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.0% of Metro Bank shares are held by institutional investors. 17.2% of Virgin Money UK shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 55.6% of Metro Bank shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Metro Bank beats Virgin Money UK on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Metro Bank compare to TBC Bank Group?

Metro Bank (LON:MTRO) and TBC Bank Group (LON:TBCG) are both finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, media sentiment, valuation and earnings.

Metro Bank has a beta of 1.083, indicating that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, TBC Bank Group has a beta of 0.65, indicating that its share price is 35% less volatile than the broader market.

TBC Bank Group has a net margin of 27.73% compared to Metro Bank's net margin of 10.37%. TBC Bank Group's return on equity of 23.55% beat Metro Bank's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Metro Bank10.37% 7.00% -0.08%
TBC Bank Group 27.73%23.55%3.77%

TBC Bank Group has higher revenue and earnings than Metro Bank. TBC Bank Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Metro Bank, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Metro Bank£597.90M2.01-£24.85M£7.7023.17
TBC Bank Group£3.67B0.74£1.26B£2.58 thousand1.90

In the previous week, Metro Bank had 2 more articles in the media than TBC Bank Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Metro Bank and 2 mentions for TBC Bank Group. TBC Bank Group's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat Metro Bank's score of 0.17 indicating that TBC Bank Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Metro Bank
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
TBC Bank Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Metro Bank presently has a consensus price target of GBX 190, suggesting a potential upside of 6.50%. Given Metro Bank's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Metro Bank is more favorable than TBC Bank Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Metro Bank
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
TBC Bank Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

27.0% of Metro Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.2% of TBC Bank Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 55.6% of Metro Bank shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 20.0% of TBC Bank Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Metro Bank and TBC Bank Group tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Metro Bank compare to Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public?

Metro Bank (LON:MTRO) and Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public (LON:BOCH) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings and risk.

Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public has a net margin of 50.17% compared to Metro Bank's net margin of 10.37%. Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public's return on equity of 22.13% beat Metro Bank's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Metro Bank10.37% 7.00% -0.08%
Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public 50.17%22.13%2.11%

27.0% of Metro Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.1% of Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public shares are owned by institutional investors. 55.6% of Metro Bank shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 22.6% of Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Metro Bank has a beta of 1.083, meaning that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public has a beta of 0.77, meaning that its share price is 23% less volatile than the broader market.

Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public has higher revenue and earnings than Metro Bank. Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Metro Bank, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Metro Bank£597.90M2.01-£24.85M£7.7023.17
Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public£1.07B0.00£537.31M£0.14N/A

In the previous week, Metro Bank had 4 more articles in the media than Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Metro Bank and 0 mentions for Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public. Metro Bank's average media sentiment score of 0.17 beat Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public's score of 0.00 indicating that Metro Bank is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Metro Bank Neutral
Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public Neutral

Metro Bank presently has a consensus price target of GBX 190, suggesting a potential upside of 6.50%. Given Metro Bank's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Metro Bank is more favorable than Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Metro Bank
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

Metro Bank beats Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Metro Bank compare to Close Brothers Group?

Metro Bank (LON:MTRO) and Close Brothers Group (LON:CBG) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment and risk.

Close Brothers Group has higher revenue and earnings than Metro Bank. Close Brothers Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Metro Bank, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Metro Bank£597.90M2.01-£24.85M£7.7023.17
Close Brothers Group£736.20M0.88£101.11M-£35.30N/A

Metro Bank presently has a consensus target price of GBX 190, suggesting a potential upside of 6.50%. Close Brothers Group has a consensus target price of GBX 481.25, suggesting a potential upside of 11.50%. Given Close Brothers Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Close Brothers Group is more favorable than Metro Bank.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Metro Bank
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Close Brothers Group
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

27.0% of Metro Bank shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.9% of Close Brothers Group shares are held by institutional investors. 55.6% of Metro Bank shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Close Brothers Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Metro Bank has a net margin of 10.37% compared to Close Brothers Group's net margin of -4.66%. Metro Bank's return on equity of 7.00% beat Close Brothers Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Metro Bank10.37% 7.00% -0.08%
Close Brothers Group -4.66%-2.03%0.73%

Metro Bank has a beta of 1.083, meaning that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Close Brothers Group has a beta of 1.247, meaning that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Metro Bank had 4 more articles in the media than Close Brothers Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Metro Bank and 0 mentions for Close Brothers Group. Metro Bank's average media sentiment score of 0.17 beat Close Brothers Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Metro Bank is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Metro Bank Neutral
Close Brothers Group Neutral

Summary

Metro Bank beats Close Brothers Group on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Metro Bank compare to Secure Trust Bank?

Secure Trust Bank (LON:STB) and Metro Bank (LON:MTRO) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Secure Trust Bank had 2 more articles in the media than Metro Bank. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Secure Trust Bank and 4 mentions for Metro Bank. Secure Trust Bank's average media sentiment score of 1.46 beat Metro Bank's score of 0.17 indicating that Secure Trust Bank is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Secure Trust Bank
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Metro Bank
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Metro Bank has a net margin of 10.37% compared to Secure Trust Bank's net margin of 7.80%. Metro Bank's return on equity of 7.00% beat Secure Trust Bank's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Secure Trust Bank7.80% 6.44% 0.72%
Metro Bank 10.37%7.00%-0.08%

Secure Trust Bank currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,860, indicating a potential upside of 15.82%. Metro Bank has a consensus target price of GBX 190, indicating a potential upside of 6.50%. Given Secure Trust Bank's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Secure Trust Bank is more favorable than Metro Bank.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Secure Trust Bank
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Metro Bank
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

43.4% of Secure Trust Bank shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.0% of Metro Bank shares are held by institutional investors. 20.9% of Secure Trust Bank shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 55.6% of Metro Bank shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Secure Trust Bank has a beta of 0.961, indicating that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Metro Bank has a beta of 1.083, indicating that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

Secure Trust Bank has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Metro Bank. Secure Trust Bank is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Metro Bank, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Secure Trust Bank£165.80M1.79£26.00M£89.0018.04
Metro Bank£597.90M2.01-£24.85M£7.7023.17

Summary

Secure Trust Bank and Metro Bank tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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MTRO vs. The Competition

MetricMetro BankBanks IndustryFinance SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£1.20B£23.87B£14.01B£2.88B
Dividend YieldN/A3.14%5.87%6.10%
P/E Ratio23.1728.2829.39368.46
Price / Sales2.019.60512.3383,426.45
Price / Cash0.0716.3530.4227.89
Price / Book1.091.402.847.08
Net Income-£24.85M£2.58B£1.31B£5.89B
7 Day Performance2.76%1.02%0.64%0.54%
1 Month Performance5.19%2.89%1.58%3.02%
1 Year Performance57.04%27.65%11.86%64.50%

Metro Bank Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MTRO
Metro Bank
1.5871 of 5 stars
GBX 178.40
-1.0%
GBX 190
+6.5%
+58.6%£1.20B£597.90M23.174,286
VMUK
Virgin Money UK
N/AN/AN/AN/A£2.83B£1.58B946.098,110
TBCG
TBC Bank Group
N/AGBX 4,838
-0.2%
N/A+8.1%£2.66B£3.67B1.8810,267
BOCH
Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public
N/AN/AN/AN/A£1.66B£1.07B2,678.572,847
CBG
Close Brothers Group
N/AGBX 424
+0.7%
GBX 481.25
+13.5%
-17.1%£639.02M£736.20MN/A4,000

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This page (LON:MTRO) was last updated on 8/17/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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