Do analysts prefer HSBC or BCS?

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score HSBC 0 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33 Barclays 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.56

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, HSBC or BCS?

HSBC has higher revenue and earnings than Barclays. Barclays is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than HSBC, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio HSBC $131.35B 2.70 $22.29B $6.10 16.94 Barclays $38.42B 2.48 $9.46B $2.40 11.64

Is HSBC or BCS more profitable?

Barclays has a net margin of 21.10% compared to HSBC's net margin of 16.06%. HSBC's return on equity of 13.35% beat Barclays' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets HSBC 16.06% 13.35% 0.82% Barclays 21.10% 8.12% 0.39%

Does the media refer more to HSBC or BCS?

In the previous week, HSBC had 14 more articles in the media than Barclays. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for HSBC and 13 mentions for Barclays. Barclays' average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat HSBC's score of 0.39 indicating that Barclays is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment HSBC 5 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 13 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Barclays 8 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts recommend RY or BCS?

Royal Bank Of Canada presently has a consensus target price of $225.00, indicating a potential upside of 7.59%. Given Royal Bank Of Canada's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Royal Bank Of Canada is more favorable than Barclays. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Royal Bank Of Canada 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 10 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.71 Barclays 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.56

Does the media favor RY or BCS?

In the previous week, Royal Bank Of Canada had 2 more articles in the media than Barclays. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Royal Bank Of Canada and 13 mentions for Barclays. Barclays' average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Royal Bank Of Canada's score of 0.78 indicating that Barclays is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Royal Bank Of Canada 10 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Barclays 8 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts recommend MUFG or BCS?

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.80 Barclays 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.56

Does the media refer more to MUFG or BCS?

In the previous week, Barclays had 4 more articles in the media than Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Barclays and 9 mentions for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Barclays' score of 0.78 indicating that Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Barclays 8 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts recommend C or BCS?

Citigroup presently has a consensus price target of $145.67, indicating a potential upside of 10.39%. Given Citigroup's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Citigroup is more favorable than Barclays. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Citigroup 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 13 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.89 Barclays 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.56

Which has higher earnings & valuation, C or BCS?

Citigroup has higher revenue and earnings than Barclays. Barclays is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Citigroup, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Citigroup $168.30B 1.34 $14.31B $9.26 14.25 Barclays $38.42B 2.48 $9.46B $2.40 11.64

Is C or BCS more profitable?

Barclays has a net margin of 21.10% compared to Citigroup's net margin of 10.23%. Citigroup's return on equity of 10.15% beat Barclays' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Citigroup 10.23% 10.15% 0.72% Barclays 21.10% 8.12% 0.39%

Does the media prefer C or BCS?

In the previous week, Citigroup had 86 more articles in the media than Barclays. MarketBeat recorded 99 mentions for Citigroup and 13 mentions for Barclays. Barclays' average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Citigroup's score of 0.57 indicating that Barclays is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Citigroup 52 Very Positive mention(s) 12 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 21 Negative mention(s) 7 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Barclays 8 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts rate SAN or BCS?

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Banco Santander 1 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.60 Barclays 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.56

Which has better valuation and earnings, SAN or BCS?

Banco Santander has higher revenue and earnings than Barclays. Banco Santander is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Barclays, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Banco Santander $66.36B 2.99 $15.95B $1.21 11.18 Barclays $38.42B 2.48 $9.46B $2.40 11.64

Does the media refer more to SAN or BCS?

In the previous week, Banco Santander had 14 more articles in the media than Barclays. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for Banco Santander and 13 mentions for Barclays. Barclays' average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Banco Santander's score of 0.42 indicating that Barclays is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Banco Santander 8 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Barclays 8 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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BCS vs. HSBC, RY, MUFG, C, and SAN

Should you buy Barclays stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Barclays 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 Barclays include HSBC (HSBC), Royal Bank Of Canada (RY), Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), Citigroup (C), and Banco Santander (SAN). These companies are all part of the "banking" industry.

How does Barclays compare to HSBC?

HSBC (NYSE:HSBC) and Barclays (NYSE:BCS) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings and risk.

HSBC pays an annual dividend of $1.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Barclays pays an annual dividend of $0.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. HSBC pays out 32.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Barclays pays out 24.2% 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. Barclays is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Barclays has a net margin of 21.10% compared to HSBC's net margin of 16.06%. HSBC's return on equity of 13.35% beat Barclays' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
HSBC	16.06%	13.35%	0.82%
Barclays	21.10%	8.12%	0.39%

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
HSBC	$131.35B	2.70	$22.29B	$6.10	16.94
Barclays	$38.42B	2.48	$9.46B	$2.40	11.64

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
HSBC	0 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Barclays	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56

In the previous week, HSBC had 14 more articles in the media than Barclays. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for HSBC and 13 mentions for Barclays. Barclays' average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat HSBC's score of 0.39 indicating that Barclays is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
HSBC	5 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	13 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Barclays	8 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

HSBC has a beta of 0.57, suggesting that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Barclays has a beta of 1, suggesting that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.

1.5% of HSBC shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.4% of Barclays shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of HSBC shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Barclays shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Barclays beats HSBC on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Barclays compare to Royal Bank Of Canada?

Royal Bank Of Canada (NYSE:RY) and Barclays (NYSE:BCS) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, valuation, risk, media sentiment, profitability and institutional ownership.

Royal Bank Of Canada has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Barclays has a beta of 1, indicating that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.

In the previous week, Royal Bank Of Canada had 2 more articles in the media than Barclays. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Royal Bank Of Canada and 13 mentions for Barclays. Barclays' average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Royal Bank Of Canada's score of 0.78 indicating that Barclays is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Royal Bank Of Canada	10 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Barclays	8 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Royal Bank Of Canada pays an annual dividend of $4.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Barclays pays an annual dividend of $0.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Royal Bank Of Canada pays out 42.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Barclays pays out 24.2% 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. Royal Bank Of Canada has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years. Royal Bank Of Canada is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Royal Bank Of Canada presently has a consensus target price of $225.00, indicating a potential upside of 7.59%. Given Royal Bank Of Canada's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Royal Bank Of Canada is more favorable than Barclays.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Royal Bank Of Canada	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71
Barclays	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56

45.3% of Royal Bank Of Canada shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.4% of Barclays shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Barclays shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Barclays has a net margin of 21.10% compared to Royal Bank Of Canada's net margin of 15.92%. Royal Bank Of Canada's return on equity of 17.68% beat Barclays' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Royal Bank Of Canada	15.92%	17.68%	0.97%
Barclays	21.10%	8.12%	0.39%

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Royal Bank Of Canada	$98.11B	2.96	$14.54B	$11.13	18.79
Barclays	$38.42B	2.48	$9.46B	$2.40	11.64

Summary

Royal Bank Of Canada beats Barclays on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Barclays compare to Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group?

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE:MUFG) and Barclays (NYSE:BCS) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership and valuation.

13.6% of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.4% of Barclays shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Barclays shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has a beta of 0.39, suggesting that its stock price is 61% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Barclays has a beta of 1, suggesting that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group	$7.52T	0.04	$11.41B	$1.41	16.25
Barclays	$38.42B	2.48	$9.46B	$2.40	11.64

Barclays has a net margin of 21.10% compared to Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's net margin of 16.65%. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's return on equity of 11.44% beat Barclays' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group	16.65%	11.44%	0.60%
Barclays	21.10%	8.12%	0.39%

In the previous week, Barclays had 4 more articles in the media than Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Barclays and 9 mentions for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Barclays' score of 0.78 indicating that Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Barclays	8 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80
Barclays	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Barclays pays an annual dividend of $0.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group pays out 35.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Barclays pays out 24.2% 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

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group beats Barclays on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Barclays compare to Citigroup?

Citigroup (NYSE:C) and Barclays (NYSE:BCS) are both large-cap banking companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and valuation.

71.7% of Citigroup shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.4% of Barclays shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Citigroup shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Barclays shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Citigroup pays an annual dividend of $2.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Barclays pays an annual dividend of $0.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Citigroup pays out 25.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Barclays pays out 24.2% 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. Citigroup has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Barclays is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Citigroup has a beta of 1.11, suggesting that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Barclays has a beta of 1, suggesting that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.

Barclays has a net margin of 21.10% compared to Citigroup's net margin of 10.23%. Citigroup's return on equity of 10.15% beat Barclays' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Citigroup	10.23%	10.15%	0.72%
Barclays	21.10%	8.12%	0.39%

In the previous week, Citigroup had 86 more articles in the media than Barclays. MarketBeat recorded 99 mentions for Citigroup and 13 mentions for Barclays. Barclays' average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Citigroup's score of 0.57 indicating that Barclays is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Citigroup	52 Very Positive mention(s)	12 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	21 Negative mention(s)	7 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Barclays	8 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Citigroup	$168.30B	1.34	$14.31B	$9.26	14.25
Barclays	$38.42B	2.48	$9.46B	$2.40	11.64

Citigroup presently has a consensus price target of $145.67, indicating a potential upside of 10.39%. Given Citigroup's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Citigroup is more favorable than Barclays.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Citigroup	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.89
Barclays	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56

Summary

Citigroup beats Barclays on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Barclays compare to Banco Santander?

Banco Santander (NYSE:SAN) and Barclays (NYSE:BCS) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, risk and media sentiment.

Banco Santander pays an annual dividend of $0.21 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Barclays pays an annual dividend of $0.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Banco Santander pays out 17.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Barclays pays out 24.2% 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.

9.2% of Banco Santander shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.4% of Barclays shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.5% of Banco Santander shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Barclays shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Banco Santander has a net margin of 26.94% compared to Barclays' net margin of 21.10%. Banco Santander's return on equity of 12.56% beat Barclays' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Banco Santander	26.94%	12.56%	0.76%
Barclays	21.10%	8.12%	0.39%

In the previous week, Banco Santander had 14 more articles in the media than Barclays. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for Banco Santander and 13 mentions for Barclays. Barclays' average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Banco Santander's score of 0.42 indicating that Barclays is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Banco Santander	8 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Barclays	8 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Banco Santander	$66.36B	2.99	$15.95B	$1.21	11.18
Barclays	$38.42B	2.48	$9.46B	$2.40	11.64

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Banco Santander	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60
Barclays	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56

Banco Santander has a beta of 0.72, suggesting that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Barclays has a beta of 1, suggesting that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.

Summary

Banco Santander beats Barclays on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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BCS vs. The Competition

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Metric	Barclays	BANKS Industry	Finance Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$95.21B	$84.44B	$14.44B	$23.50B
Dividend Yield	2.06%	3.31%	5.68%	4.18%
P/E Ratio	11.64	10.93	20.39	30.65
Price / Sales	2.48	5.20	44.36	19.34
Price / Cash	9.30	11.68	19.41	32.27
Price / Book	0.94	1.63	2.25	4.74
Net Income	$9.46B	$7.41B	$1.14B	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	0.28%	0.96%	-0.36%	-0.45%
1 Month Performance	4.99%	4.43%	1.16%	0.89%
1 Year Performance	44.02%	31.57%	11.70%	14.27%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
BCS Barclays	4.6944 of 5 stars	$27.93 +1.0%	N/A	+42.3%	$95.21B	$38.42B	11.64	94,700	News Coverage Upcoming Earnings
HSBC HSBC	3.9497 of 5 stars	$98.14 -1.0%	N/A	+56.4%	$340.54B	$131.35B	16.09	208,720	Trending News Dividend Increase
RY Royal Bank Of Canada	4.2664 of 5 stars	$210.62 -0.2%	$225.00 +6.8%	+55.3%	$293.36B	$98.11B	18.92	96,628
MUFG Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group	3.5811 of 5 stars	$21.98 +1.5%	N/A	+55.5%	$256.94B	$97.13B	15.59	150,800
C Citigroup	4.8727 of 5 stars	$140.56 -0.2%	$145.00 +3.2%	+37.7%	$240.13B	$168.30B	17.42	226,000	Trending News Dividend Increase

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Barclays (BCS) Competitors

BCS vs. HSBC, RY, MUFG, C, and SAN

How does Barclays compare to HSBC?

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How does Barclays compare to Royal Bank Of Canada?

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How does Barclays compare to Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group?

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How does Barclays compare to Citigroup?

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How does Barclays compare to Banco Santander?

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Barclays (BCS) Competitors

BCS vs. HSBC, RY, MUFG, C, and SAN

How does Barclays compare to HSBC?

Is HSBC or BCS a better dividend stock?

Is HSBC or BCS more profitable?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, HSBC or BCS?

Do analysts prefer HSBC or BCS?

Does the media refer more to HSBC or BCS?

Which has more volatility and risk, HSBC or BCS?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in HSBC or BCS?

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How does Barclays compare to Royal Bank Of Canada?

Which has more volatility and risk, RY or BCS?

Does the media favor RY or BCS?

Is RY or BCS a better dividend stock?

Do analysts recommend RY or BCS?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in RY or BCS?

Is RY or BCS more profitable?

Which has better valuation and earnings, RY or BCS?

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How does Barclays compare to Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of MUFG or BCS?

Which has more risk & volatility, MUFG or BCS?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, MUFG or BCS?

Is MUFG or BCS more profitable?

Does the media refer more to MUFG or BCS?

Do analysts recommend MUFG or BCS?

Is MUFG or BCS a better dividend stock?

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How does Barclays compare to Citigroup?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in C or BCS?

Is C or BCS a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk & volatility, C or BCS?

Is C or BCS more profitable?

Does the media prefer C or BCS?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, C or BCS?

Do analysts recommend C or BCS?

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How does Barclays compare to Banco Santander?

Is SAN or BCS a better dividend stock?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of SAN or BCS?

Is SAN or BCS more profitable?

Does the media refer more to SAN or BCS?

Which has better valuation and earnings, SAN or BCS?

Do analysts rate SAN or BCS?

Which has more risk and volatility, SAN or BCS?

Summary

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Media Sentiment Over Time

BCS vs. The Competition

Barclays Competitors List

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