Banco Santander Competitors

Banco Santander (NYSE:SAN) and Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE:RY) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation and profitability.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Banco Santander and Royal Bank of Canada's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Royal Bank of Canada has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Banco Santander. Banco Santander 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.

Profitability

This table compares Banco Santander and Royal Bank of Canada's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Banco Santander and Royal Bank of Canada, as reported by MarketBeat.

Royal Bank of Canada has a consensus target price of $121.2973, indicating a potential upside of 27.75%. Given Royal Bank of Canada's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Royal Bank of Canada is more favorable than Banco Santander.

Risk & Volatility

Banco Santander has a beta of 1.36, indicating that its share price is 36% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Royal Bank of Canada has a beta of 0.99, indicating that its share price is 1% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

1.4% of Banco Santander shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.8% of Royal Bank of Canada shares are held by institutional investors. 9.5% of Banco Santander shares are held 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.

Dividends

Banco Santander pays an annual dividend of $0.13 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Royal Bank of Canada pays an annual dividend of $3.39 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Banco Santander pays out 26.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Royal Bank of Canada pays out 57.2% 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 increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Banco Santander is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Royal Bank of Canada beats Banco Santander on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Banco Santander and HDFC Bank, as reported by MarketBeat.

Risk & Volatility

Banco Santander has a beta of 1.36, suggesting that its share price is 36% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, HDFC Bank has a beta of 0.89, suggesting that its share price is 11% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

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

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

Institutional and Insider Ownership

1.4% of Banco Santander shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.8% of HDFC Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.5% of Banco Santander shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of HDFC Bank shares are owned 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.

Profitability

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

Summary

HDFC Bank beats Banco Santander on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE:TD) and Banco Santander (NYSE:SAN) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership and risk.

Volatility and Risk

The Toronto-Dominion Bank has a beta of 1.04, suggesting that its share price is 4% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Banco Santander has a beta of 1.36, suggesting that its share price is 36% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares The Toronto-Dominion Bank and Banco Santander's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares The Toronto-Dominion Bank and Banco Santander's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for The Toronto-Dominion Bank and Banco Santander, as reported by MarketBeat.

The Toronto-Dominion Bank currently has a consensus target price of $76.8182, suggesting a potential upside of 15.88%. Given The Toronto-Dominion Bank's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe The Toronto-Dominion Bank is more favorable than Banco Santander.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

48.0% of The Toronto-Dominion Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.4% of Banco Santander shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.5% of Banco Santander shares are owned 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.

Dividends

The Toronto-Dominion Bank pays an annual dividend of $2.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Banco Santander pays an annual dividend of $0.13 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. The Toronto-Dominion Bank pays out 62.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Banco Santander pays out 26.5% 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. The Toronto-Dominion Bank has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Banco Santander is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

The Toronto-Dominion Bank beats Banco Santander on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Banco Santander (NYSE:SAN) and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE:MUFG) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability and risk.

Volatility & Risk

Banco Santander has a beta of 1.36, meaning that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has a beta of 1.15, meaning that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Banco Santander and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, as reported by MarketBeat.

Dividends

Banco Santander pays an annual dividend of $0.13 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Banco Santander pays out 26.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group pays out 29.9% 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. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Banco Santander is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Profitability

This table compares Banco Santander and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

1.4% of Banco Santander shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.2% of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.5% of Banco Santander shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Banco Santander and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Banco Santander has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. Banco Santander 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.

Summary

Banco Santander beats Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Dividends

Banco Santander pays an annual dividend of $0.13 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Westpac Banking pays an annual dividend of $0.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Banco Santander pays out 26.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Westpac Banking pays out 33.8% 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. Banco Santander is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Banco Santander and Westpac Banking's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Banco Santander and Westpac Banking's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

1.4% of Banco Santander shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.5% of Westpac Banking shares are held by institutional investors. 9.5% of Banco Santander shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility & Risk

Banco Santander has a beta of 1.36, suggesting that its share price is 36% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Westpac Banking has a beta of 0.99, suggesting that its share price is 1% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Banco Santander and Westpac Banking, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Summary

Banco Santander beats Westpac Banking on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Profitability

This table compares Bank of Montreal and Banco Santander's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

39.2% of Bank of Montreal shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.4% of Banco Santander shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Bank of Montreal shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 9.5% of Banco Santander shares are held by 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Bank of Montreal and Banco Santander, as provided by MarketBeat.

Bank of Montreal presently has a consensus price target of $100.0714, suggesting a potential upside of 9.00%. Given Bank of Montreal's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Bank of Montreal is more favorable than Banco Santander.

Risk and Volatility

Bank of Montreal has a beta of 1.29, meaning that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Banco Santander has a beta of 1.36, meaning that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Bank of Montreal and Banco Santander's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Dividends

Bank of Montreal pays an annual dividend of $3.33 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Banco Santander pays an annual dividend of $0.13 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Bank of Montreal pays out 58.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Banco Santander pays out 26.5% 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 Montreal has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Banco Santander is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Bank of Montreal beats Banco Santander on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.