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

Should you buy NatWest Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares NatWest Group with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with NatWest Group include Banco Santander (BNC), Barclays (BARC), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Standard Chartered (STAN), and CAB Payments (CABP). 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 stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

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£61.87B2.51£14.20B£105.0010.30
NatWest Group£17.50B3.26£4.43B£74.609.60

Banco Santander has a beta of 0.934, meaning that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NatWest Group has a beta of 0.815, meaning that its share price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

NatWest Group has a consensus target price of GBX 756.88, indicating a potential upside of 5.71%. Given NatWest Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly 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)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

In the previous week, NatWest Group had 17 more articles in the media than Banco Santander. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for NatWest Group and 1 mentions for Banco Santander. NatWest Group's average media sentiment score of 0.60 beat Banco Santander's score of 0.00 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
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
NatWest Group
3 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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 4.5%. 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.

38.1% 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 endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Banco Santander has a net margin of 30.42% compared to NatWest Group's net margin of 20.89%. 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 20.89%16.16%0.64%

Summary

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

How does NatWest Group compare to Barclays?

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

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
Barclays£30.75B2.28£4.87B£43.4011.98
NatWest Group£17.50B3.26£4.43B£74.609.60

Barclays has a beta of 0.884, meaning that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NatWest Group has a beta of 0.815, meaning that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

Barclays pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. NatWest Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 32.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. Barclays pays out 19.8% 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.

In the previous week, Barclays had 76 more articles in the media than NatWest Group. MarketBeat recorded 94 mentions for Barclays and 18 mentions for NatWest Group. Barclays' average media sentiment score of 1.06 beat NatWest Group's score of 0.60 indicating that Barclays is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Barclays
45 Very Positive mention(s)
16 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
NatWest Group
3 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

39.1% of Barclays shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.5% of NatWest Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Barclays 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 company will outperform the market over the long term.

Barclays currently has a consensus price target of GBX 575, suggesting a potential upside of 10.58%. NatWest Group has a consensus price target of GBX 756.88, suggesting a potential upside of 5.71%. Given Barclays' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Barclays is more favorable than NatWest Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Barclays
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86
NatWest Group
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

Barclays has a net margin of 25.61% compared to NatWest Group's net margin of 20.89%. NatWest Group's return on equity of 16.16% beat Barclays' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Barclays25.61% 10.11% 0.32%
NatWest Group 20.89%16.16%0.64%

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 better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, dividends and earnings.

Lloyds Banking Group has a beta of 0.907, meaning that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NatWest Group has a beta of 0.815, meaning that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

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

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£21.25B3.20£4.79B£7.6015.40
NatWest Group£17.50B3.26£4.43B£74.609.60

In the previous week, Lloyds Banking Group had 21 more articles in the media than NatWest Group. MarketBeat recorded 39 mentions for Lloyds Banking Group and 18 mentions for NatWest Group. NatWest Group's average media sentiment score of 0.60 beat Lloyds Banking Group's score of 0.55 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
11 Very Positive mention(s)
11 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
NatWest Group
3 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Lloyds Banking Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 114.20, indicating a potential downside of 2.43%. NatWest Group has a consensus price target of GBX 756.88, indicating a potential upside of 5.71%. Given NatWest Group's stronger consensus rating and 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)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

Lloyds Banking Group has a net margin of 26.73% compared to NatWest Group's net margin of 20.89%. 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 20.89%16.16%0.64%

Lloyds Banking Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.33 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. NatWest Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 32.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. Lloyds Banking Group pays out 43.8% 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.

Summary

NatWest Group beats Lloyds Banking Group on 10 of the 18 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 business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings and dividends.

NatWest Group has a net margin of 20.89% compared to Standard Chartered's net margin of 11.76%. 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 Chartered11.76% 10.33% 0.41%
NatWest Group 20.89%16.16%0.64%

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

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£21.51B2.27£4.20B£206.5010.89
NatWest Group£17.50B3.26£4.43B£74.609.60

Standard Chartered has a beta of 0.596, suggesting that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NatWest Group has a beta of 0.815, suggesting that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

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 4.5%. Standard Chartered pays out 29.7% 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 target price of GBX 2,278, indicating a potential upside of 1.33%. NatWest Group has a consensus target price of GBX 756.88, indicating a potential upside of 5.71%. Given NatWest Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly 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)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

In the previous week, Standard Chartered had 4 more articles in the media than NatWest Group. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Standard Chartered and 18 mentions for NatWest Group. NatWest Group's average media sentiment score of 0.60 beat Standard Chartered's score of 0.56 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
4 Very Positive mention(s)
11 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
NatWest Group
3 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

NatWest Group beats Standard Chartered on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NatWest Group compare to CAB Payments?

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

NatWest Group has a net margin of 20.89% compared to CAB Payments' net margin of 9.04%. NatWest Group's return on equity of 16.16% beat CAB Payments' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CAB Payments9.04% 8.74% 0.14%
NatWest Group 20.89%16.16%0.64%

In the previous week, NatWest Group had 17 more articles in the media than CAB Payments. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for NatWest Group and 1 mentions for CAB Payments. NatWest Group's average media sentiment score of 0.60 beat CAB Payments' score of 0.00 indicating that NatWest Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
CAB Payments
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
NatWest Group
3 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

CAB Payments has a beta of 1.495, suggesting that its stock price is 50% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NatWest Group has a beta of 0.815, suggesting that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

NatWest Group has a consensus target price of GBX 756.88, suggesting a potential upside of 5.71%. Given NatWest Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe NatWest Group is more favorable than CAB Payments.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CAB Payments
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)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

7.9% of CAB Payments shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.5% of NatWest Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of CAB Payments 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, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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
CAB Payments£117.61M1.69£19.39M£5.2015.02
NatWest Group£17.50B3.26£4.43B£74.609.60

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£57.56B£23.69B£14.06B£2.91B
Dividend Yield4.84%3.21%5.95%6.13%
P/E Ratio9.6028.1628.88368.08
Price / Sales3.269.77463.1483,635.64
Price / Cash0.0716.1729.9527.89
Price / Book1.761.403.747.07
Net Income£4.43B£2.58B£1.31B£5.89B
7 Day Performance7.17%0.96%0.91%0.54%
1 Month Performance4.86%3.39%1.29%0.25%
1 Year Performance35.66%31.17%13.80%64.64%

NatWest Group Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NWG
NatWest Group
3.9992 of 5 stars		GBX 716
-0.9%		GBX 756.88
+5.7%		+41.3%£57.56B£17.50B9.6061,000
BNC
Banco Santander
N/AGBX 1,050
-0.4%		N/A+70.7%£150.44B£61.87B10.00206,500
BARC
Barclays
4.1186 of 5 stars		GBX 511.71
+0.2%		GBX 575
+12.4%		+44.0%£69.01B£30.75B11.7987,400
LLOY
Lloyds Banking Group
1.9185 of 5 stars		GBX 114.70
-0.8%		GBX 114.20
-0.4%		+54.0%£66.72B£20.52B15.0959,400
STAN
Standard Chartered
3.69 of 5 stars		GBX 2,193.87
-1.0%		GBX 2,266
+3.3%		+64.3%£47.71B£21.08B10.6284,845

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