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NWG vs. BNC, BARC, LLOY, STAN, and CABP

Should you buy NatWest Group stock or one of its competitors? NatWest Group's main competitors and comparable companies include Banco Santander (BNC), Barclays (BARC), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Standard Chartered (STAN), and CAB Payments (CABP). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "diversified banks" industry.

How does NatWest Group compare to Banco Santander?

Banco Santander (LON:BNC) and NatWest Group (LON:NWG) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and institutional ownership.

Banco Santander has a net margin of 30.42% compared to NatWest Group's net margin of 21.17%. NatWest Group's return on equity of 16.16% beat Banco Santander's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Banco Santander30.42% 15.54% 0.73%
NatWest Group 21.17%16.16%0.64%

Banco Santander has a beta of 0.934, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NatWest Group has a beta of 0.809, indicating that its share price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

Banco Santander pays an annual dividend of GBX 22.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. NatWest Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 32.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Banco Santander pays out 21.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. NatWest Group pays out 43.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Banco Santander£61.87B2.56£14.20B£105.0010.38
NatWest Group£17.50B3.19£4.43B£74.609.41

In the previous week, NatWest Group had 1 more articles in the media than Banco Santander. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for NatWest Group and 5 mentions for Banco Santander. NatWest Group's average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat Banco Santander's score of 0.15 indicating that NatWest Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Banco Santander
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
NatWest Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

38.8% of Banco Santander shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.5% of NatWest Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.1% of Banco Santander shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of NatWest Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

NatWest Group has a consensus target price of GBX 766.88, indicating a potential upside of 9.21%. Given NatWest Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe NatWest Group is more favorable than Banco Santander.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Banco Santander
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
NatWest Group
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

Banco Santander beats NatWest Group on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NatWest Group compare to Barclays?

NatWest Group (LON:NWG) and Barclays (LON:BARC) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, valuation, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

NatWest Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 766.88, suggesting a potential upside of 9.21%. Barclays has a consensus target price of GBX 578.33, suggesting a potential upside of 22.00%. Given Barclays' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Barclays is more favorable than NatWest Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NatWest Group
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Barclays
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86

Barclays has a net margin of 25.61% compared to NatWest Group's net margin of 21.17%. NatWest Group's return on equity of 16.16% beat Barclays' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NatWest Group21.17% 16.16% 0.64%
Barclays 25.61%10.11%0.32%

In the previous week, Barclays had 33 more articles in the media than NatWest Group. MarketBeat recorded 39 mentions for Barclays and 6 mentions for NatWest Group. Barclays' average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat NatWest Group's score of 0.35 indicating that Barclays is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
NatWest Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Barclays
18 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

NatWest Group has a beta of 0.809, suggesting that its share price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Barclays has a beta of 0.873, suggesting that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NatWest Group£17.50B3.19£4.43B£74.609.41
Barclays£30.75B2.07£4.87B£48.309.81

25.5% of NatWest Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.1% of Barclays shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of NatWest Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Barclays shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

NatWest Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 32.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Barclays pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. NatWest Group pays out 43.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Barclays pays out 17.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Summary

Barclays beats NatWest Group on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NatWest Group compare to Lloyds Banking Group?

Lloyds Banking Group (LON:LLOY) and NatWest Group (LON:NWG) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

Lloyds Banking Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 114.60, indicating a potential upside of 3.00%. NatWest Group has a consensus target price of GBX 766.88, indicating a potential upside of 9.21%. Given NatWest Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe NatWest Group is more favorable than Lloyds Banking Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lloyds Banking Group
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
NatWest Group
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

58.1% of Lloyds Banking Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.5% of NatWest Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Lloyds Banking Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of NatWest Group shares are owned by 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.

Lloyds Banking Group has a beta of 0.906, indicating that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NatWest Group has a beta of 0.809, indicating that its share price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

Lloyds Banking Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. NatWest Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 32.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Lloyds Banking Group pays out 45.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. NatWest Group pays out 43.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. NatWest Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lloyds Banking Group£21.25B3.03£4.79B£8.0013.91
NatWest Group£17.50B3.19£4.43B£74.609.41

Lloyds Banking Group has a net margin of 26.73% compared to NatWest Group's net margin of 21.17%. NatWest Group's return on equity of 16.16% beat Lloyds Banking Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lloyds Banking Group26.73% 11.05% 0.57%
NatWest Group 21.17%16.16%0.64%

In the previous week, Lloyds Banking Group had 13 more articles in the media than NatWest Group. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Lloyds Banking Group and 6 mentions for NatWest Group. NatWest Group's average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat Lloyds Banking Group's score of 0.33 indicating that NatWest Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Lloyds Banking Group
3 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
NatWest Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

NatWest Group beats Lloyds Banking Group on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NatWest Group compare to Standard Chartered?

Standard Chartered (LON:STAN) and NatWest Group (LON:NWG) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, valuation, risk, media sentiment, dividends and analyst recommendations.

NatWest Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Standard Chartered. NatWest Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Standard Chartered, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Standard Chartered£21.51B2.32£4.20B£211.4010.81
NatWest Group£17.50B3.19£4.43B£74.609.41

52.2% of Standard Chartered shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.5% of NatWest Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Standard Chartered shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of NatWest Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Standard Chartered has a beta of 0.595, indicating that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NatWest Group has a beta of 0.809, indicating that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

NatWest Group has a net margin of 21.17% compared to Standard Chartered's net margin of 11.79%. NatWest Group's return on equity of 16.16% beat Standard Chartered's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Standard Chartered11.79% 10.35% 0.41%
NatWest Group 21.17%16.16%0.64%

In the previous week, Standard Chartered had 5 more articles in the media than NatWest Group. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Standard Chartered and 6 mentions for NatWest Group. NatWest Group's average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat Standard Chartered's score of 0.30 indicating that NatWest Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Standard Chartered
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
NatWest Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Standard Chartered pays an annual dividend of GBX 61.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. NatWest Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 32.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Standard Chartered pays out 29.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. NatWest Group pays out 43.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Standard Chartered presently has a consensus price target of GBX 2,306, indicating a potential upside of 0.94%. NatWest Group has a consensus price target of GBX 766.88, indicating a potential upside of 9.21%. Given NatWest Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe NatWest Group is more favorable than Standard Chartered.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Standard Chartered
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
NatWest Group
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

NatWest Group beats Standard Chartered on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NatWest Group compare to CAB Payments?

NatWest Group (LON:NWG) and CAB Payments (LON:CABP) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, earnings, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

NatWest Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 766.88, indicating a potential upside of 9.21%. Given NatWest Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe NatWest Group is more favorable than CAB Payments.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NatWest Group
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
CAB Payments
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

NatWest Group has a beta of 0.809, meaning that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CAB Payments has a beta of 1.499, meaning that its stock price is 50% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NatWest Group£17.50B3.19£4.43B£74.609.41
CAB Payments£133.41M1.55£19.39M£7.8010.46

25.5% of NatWest Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.8% of CAB Payments shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of NatWest Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of CAB Payments shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, NatWest Group had 6 more articles in the media than CAB Payments. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for NatWest Group and 0 mentions for CAB Payments. NatWest Group's average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat CAB Payments' score of 0.00 indicating that NatWest Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
NatWest Group Neutral
CAB Payments Neutral

NatWest Group has a net margin of 21.17% compared to CAB Payments' net margin of 12.68%. NatWest Group's return on equity of 16.16% beat CAB Payments' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NatWest Group21.17% 16.16% 0.64%
CAB Payments 12.68%12.48%0.14%

Summary

NatWest Group beats CAB Payments on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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NWG vs. The Competition

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MetricNatWest GroupBanks IndustryFinance SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£55.76B£23.74B£13.94B£2.87B
Dividend Yield5.02%3.15%5.96%6.26%
P/E Ratio9.4126.9625.21366.50
Price / Sales3.199.35508.1590,135.34
Price / Cash0.0716.0839.9227.89
Price / Book1.721.372.726.34
Net Income£4.43B£2.58B£1.31B£5.89B
7 Day Performance2.06%-0.21%-0.95%-0.17%
1 Month Performance-0.31%-1.07%-1.31%-0.47%
1 Year Performance33.91%22.99%9.52%20.13%

NatWest Group Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NWG
NatWest Group
4.1916 of 5 stars		GBX 702.20
+1.9%		GBX 766.88
+9.2%		+28.2%£55.76B£17.50B9.4159,000
BNC
Banco Santander
N/AGBX 1,102
+1.7%		N/A+46.7%£160.03B£61.87B10.50198,403
BARC
Barclays
4.4848 of 5 stars		GBX 491.79
+1.5%		GBX 576.67
+17.3%		+23.0%£66.00B£30.75B10.1893,000
LLOY
Lloyds Banking Group
2.642 of 5 stars		GBX 111.15
+1.9%		GBX 114.40
+2.9%		+28.9%£64.34B£21.25B13.8960,061
STAN
Standard Chartered
3.5119 of 5 stars		GBX 2,292.33
+1.0%		GBX 2,306
+0.6%		+57.7%£50.03B£21.51B10.8481,673

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