Bank of America Competitors

(BRK.B) (NYSE:BRK.B) and Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares (BRK.B) and Bank of America's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

(BRK.B) has higher revenue and earnings than Bank of America. Bank of America is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than (BRK.B), indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares (BRK.B) and Bank of America's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

(BRK.B) has a beta of 0.84, meaning that its share price is 16% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Bank of America has a beta of 1.59, meaning that its share price is 59% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for (BRK.B) and Bank of America, as reported by MarketBeat.

Bank of America has a consensus target price of $31.1842, suggesting a potential downside of 5.53%. Given Bank of America's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Bank of America is more favorable than (BRK.B).

Institutional and Insider Ownership

38.9% of (BRK.B) shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.1% of Bank of America shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.1% of (BRK.B) shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Bank of America shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Bank of America beats (BRK.B) on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

(BRK.A) (NYSE:BRK.A) and Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation.

Profitability

This table compares (BRK.A) and Bank of America's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

8.9% of (BRK.A) shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.1% of Bank of America shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.7% of (BRK.A) shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Bank of America shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares (BRK.A) and Bank of America's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

(BRK.A) has higher revenue and earnings than Bank of America. Bank of America is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than (BRK.A), indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk & Volatility

(BRK.A) has a beta of 0.86, meaning that its share price is 14% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Bank of America has a beta of 1.59, meaning that its share price is 59% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for (BRK.A) and Bank of America, as reported by MarketBeat.

Bank of America has a consensus target price of $31.1842, suggesting a potential downside of 5.53%. Given Bank of America's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Bank of America is more favorable than (BRK.A).

Summary

Bank of America beats (BRK.A) on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) 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, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and earnings.

Dividends

Bank of America pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. JPMorgan Chase & Co. pays an annual dividend of $3.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Bank of America pays out 24.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. JPMorgan Chase & Co. pays out 34.4% 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. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

This table compares Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

68.1% of Bank of America shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.0% of JPMorgan Chase & Co. shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Bank of America shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of JPMorgan Chase & Co. shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. has higher revenue and earnings than Bank of America. Bank of America is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than JPMorgan Chase & Co., indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk and Volatility

Bank of America has a beta of 1.59, suggesting that its stock price is 59% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a beta of 1.23, suggesting that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase & Co., as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Bank of America presently has a consensus target price of $31.1842, suggesting a potential downside of 5.53%. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a consensus target price of $122.8152, suggesting a potential downside of 11.41%. Given Bank of America's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Bank of America is more favorable than JPMorgan Chase & Co..

Summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. beats Bank of America on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) and Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ) 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, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and earnings.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Bank of America and Invesco QQQ Trust, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Bank of America presently has a consensus target price of $31.1842, suggesting a potential downside of 5.53%. Given Bank of America's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Bank of America is more favorable than Invesco QQQ Trust.

Profitability

This table compares Bank of America and Invesco QQQ Trust's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Bank of America has a beta of 1.59, suggesting that its stock price is 59% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Invesco QQQ Trust has a beta of 1.07, suggesting that its stock price is 7% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

68.1% of Bank of America shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.0% of Invesco QQQ Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Bank of America shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Bank of America and Invesco QQQ Trust's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Bank of America has higher revenue and earnings than Invesco QQQ Trust.

Dividends

Bank of America pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Invesco QQQ Trust pays an annual dividend of $1.74 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Bank of America pays out 24.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

Bank of America beats Invesco QQQ Trust on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

HDFC Bank (NYSE:HDB) and Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, earnings and risk.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings for HDFC Bank and Bank of America, as provided by MarketBeat.

Bank of America has a consensus price target of $31.1842, suggesting a potential downside of 5.53%. Given Bank of America's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Bank of America is more favorable than HDFC Bank.

Profitability

This table compares HDFC Bank and Bank of America's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

HDFC Bank has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its share price is 11% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Bank of America has a beta of 1.59, indicating that its share price is 59% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

17.8% of HDFC Bank shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.1% of Bank of America shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of HDFC Bank shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Bank of America shares are held 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.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares HDFC Bank and Bank of America's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

Bank of America beats HDFC Bank on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) and Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, earnings and risk.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings for Morgan Stanley and Bank of America, as provided by MarketBeat.

Morgan Stanley currently has a consensus price target of $61.5714, suggesting a potential downside of 18.17%. Bank of America has a consensus price target of $31.1842, suggesting a potential downside of 5.53%. Given Bank of America's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Bank of America is more favorable than Morgan Stanley.

Profitability

This table compares Morgan Stanley and Bank of America's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

Morgan Stanley has a beta of 1.59, indicating that its share price is 59% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Bank of America has a beta of 1.59, indicating that its share price is 59% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

76.8% of Morgan Stanley shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.1% of Bank of America shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Morgan Stanley shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Bank of America shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Morgan Stanley and Bank of America's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Dividends

Morgan Stanley pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Bank of America pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Morgan Stanley pays out 28.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bank of America pays out 24.5% 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. Bank of America is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Morgan Stanley beats Bank of America on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.