Which has stronger earnings & valuation, RY or BMO?

Royal Bank of Canada has higher revenue and earnings than Bank of Montreal. Bank of Montreal 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 C$69.51B 5.52 C$16.24B C$15.38 17.95 Bank of Montreal C$37.54B 4.33 C$7.28B C$13.02 17.72

Does the media prefer RY or BMO?

In the previous week, Royal Bank of Canada had 1 more articles in the media than Bank of Montreal. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Royal Bank of Canada and 6 mentions for Bank of Montreal. Royal Bank of Canada's average media sentiment score of 0.01 beat Bank of Montreal's score of 0.00 indicating that Royal Bank of Canada is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Royal Bank of Canada 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Bank of Montreal 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media refer more to BMO or TD?

In the previous week, Toronto-Dominion Bank had 3 more articles in the media than Bank of Montreal. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Toronto-Dominion Bank and 6 mentions for Bank of Montreal. Bank of Montreal's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Toronto-Dominion Bank's score of -0.01 indicating that Bank of Montreal is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Bank of Montreal 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Toronto-Dominion Bank 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, BNS or BMO?

Bank of Nova Scotia has higher revenue and earnings than Bank of Montreal. Bank of Nova Scotia 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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Bank of Nova Scotia C$38.40B 3.64 C$7.73B C$7.25 15.71 Bank of Montreal C$37.54B 4.33 C$7.28B C$13.02 17.72

Does the media favor BNS or BMO?

In the previous week, Bank of Nova Scotia had 1 more articles in the media than Bank of Montreal. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Bank of Nova Scotia and 6 mentions for Bank of Montreal. Bank of Nova Scotia's average media sentiment score of 0.14 beat Bank of Montreal's score of 0.00 indicating that Bank of Nova Scotia is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Bank of Nova Scotia 2 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Bank of Montreal 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better valuation & earnings, FFH or BMO?

Bank of Montreal has higher revenue and earnings than Fairfax Financial. Fairfax Financial 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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Fairfax Financial C$29.34B 1.58 C$2.94B C$202.19 11.14 Bank of Montreal C$37.54B 4.33 C$7.28B C$13.02 17.72

Does the media prefer FFH or BMO?

In the previous week, Fairfax Financial and Fairfax Financial both had 6 articles in the media. Bank of Montreal's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Fairfax Financial's score of -0.22 indicating that Bank of Montreal is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Fairfax Financial 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Bank of Montreal 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Do analysts rate BMO or HUT?

Bank of Montreal presently has a consensus target price of C$224.13, suggesting a potential downside of 2.84%. Given Bank of Montreal's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Bank of Montreal is more favorable than Hut 8. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Bank of Montreal 1 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 6 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.45 Hut 8 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.67

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, BMO or HUT?

Bank of Montreal has higher revenue and earnings than Hut 8. Hut 8 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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Bank of Montreal C$37.54B 4.33 C$7.28B C$13.02 17.72 Hut 8 C$284.32M 62.23 C$193.22M -C$2.82 N/A

Is BMO or HUT more profitable?

Bank of Montreal has a net margin of 12.63% compared to Hut 8's net margin of -109.77%. Bank of Montreal's return on equity of 11.25% beat Hut 8's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Bank of Montreal 12.63% 11.25% 0.50% Hut 8 -109.77% -20.57% -4.25%

Does the media favor BMO or HUT?

In the previous week, Bank of Montreal had 4 more articles in the media than Hut 8. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Bank of Montreal and 2 mentions for Hut 8. Hut 8's average media sentiment score of 0.40 beat Bank of Montreal's score of 0.00 indicating that Hut 8 is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Bank of Montreal 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Hut 8 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Bank of Montreal (BMO) Competitors

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BMO vs. RY, TD, BNS, FFH, and HUT

Should you buy Bank of Montreal stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Bank of Montreal 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 Bank of Montreal include Royal Bank of Canada (RY), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS), Fairfax Financial (FFH), and Hut 8 (HUT). These companies are all part of the "banking" industry.

How does Bank of Montreal compare to Royal Bank of Canada?

Royal Bank of Canada (TSE:RY) and Bank of Montreal (TSE:BMO) are both large-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

Royal Bank of Canada pays an annual dividend of C$6.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Bank of Montreal pays an annual dividend of C$6.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Royal Bank of Canada pays out 41.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bank of Montreal pays out 50.7% 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 higher revenue and earnings than Bank of Montreal. Bank of Montreal 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	C$69.51B	5.52	C$16.24B	C$15.38	17.95
Bank of Montreal	C$37.54B	4.33	C$7.28B	C$13.02	17.72

Royal Bank of Canada has a net margin of 18.40% compared to Bank of Montreal's net margin of 12.63%. Royal Bank of Canada's return on equity of 15.95% beat Bank of Montreal's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Royal Bank of Canada	18.40%	15.95%	0.80%
Bank of Montreal	12.63%	11.25%	0.50%

30.9% of Royal Bank of Canada shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 30.1% of Bank of Montreal shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Bank of Montreal shares are owned 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.

Royal Bank of Canada presently has a consensus price target of C$260.42, suggesting a potential downside of 5.65%. Bank of Montreal has a consensus price target of C$224.13, suggesting a potential downside of 2.84%. Given Bank of Montreal's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Bank of Montreal is more favorable than Royal Bank of Canada.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Royal Bank of Canada	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
Bank of Montreal	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.45

In the previous week, Royal Bank of Canada had 1 more articles in the media than Bank of Montreal. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Royal Bank of Canada and 6 mentions for Bank of Montreal. Royal Bank of Canada's average media sentiment score of 0.01 beat Bank of Montreal's score of 0.00 indicating that Royal Bank of Canada is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Royal Bank of Canada	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Bank of Montreal	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Royal Bank of Canada has a beta of 1.084839, meaning that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bank of Montreal has a beta of 1.258984, meaning that its share price is 26% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Royal Bank of Canada beats Bank of Montreal on 15 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Bank of Montreal compare to Toronto-Dominion Bank?

Bank of Montreal (TSE:BMO) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSE:TD) are both large-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, valuation and dividends.

Bank of Montreal currently has a consensus target price of C$224.13, indicating a potential downside of 2.84%. Toronto-Dominion Bank has a consensus target price of C$149.75, indicating a potential downside of 6.37%. Given Bank of Montreal's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Bank of Montreal is more favorable than Toronto-Dominion Bank.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Bank of Montreal	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.45
Toronto-Dominion Bank	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

30.1% of Bank of Montreal shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.0% of Toronto-Dominion Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Bank of Montreal shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Toronto-Dominion Bank 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.

Toronto-Dominion Bank has higher revenue and earnings than Bank of Montreal. Bank of Montreal is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Toronto-Dominion Bank, 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
Bank of Montreal	C$37.54B	4.33	C$7.28B	C$13.02	17.72
Toronto-Dominion Bank	C$63.78B	4.14	C$8.88B	C$8.52	18.77

Toronto-Dominion Bank has a net margin of 13.21% compared to Bank of Montreal's net margin of 12.63%. Toronto-Dominion Bank's return on equity of 11.85% beat Bank of Montreal's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Bank of Montreal	12.63%	11.25%	0.50%
Toronto-Dominion Bank	13.21%	11.85%	0.43%

In the previous week, Toronto-Dominion Bank had 3 more articles in the media than Bank of Montreal. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Toronto-Dominion Bank and 6 mentions for Bank of Montreal. Bank of Montreal's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Toronto-Dominion Bank's score of -0.01 indicating that Bank of Montreal is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Bank of Montreal	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Toronto-Dominion Bank	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Bank of Montreal pays an annual dividend of C$6.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Toronto-Dominion Bank pays an annual dividend of C$4.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Bank of Montreal pays out 50.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Toronto-Dominion Bank pays out 50.0% 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 a beta of 1.258984, indicating that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Toronto-Dominion Bank has a beta of 0.922072, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Toronto-Dominion Bank beats Bank of Montreal on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Bank of Montreal compare to Bank of Nova Scotia?

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) and Bank of Montreal (TSE:BMO) are both large-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, media sentiment and valuation.

26.9% of Bank of Nova Scotia shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 30.1% of Bank of Montreal shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Bank of Nova Scotia shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Bank of Montreal shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Bank of Nova Scotia pays an annual dividend of C$4.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Bank of Montreal pays an annual dividend of C$6.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Bank of Nova Scotia pays out 60.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bank of Montreal pays out 50.7% 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 Nova Scotia has a net margin of 15.64% compared to Bank of Montreal's net margin of 12.63%. Bank of Montreal's return on equity of 11.25% beat Bank of Nova Scotia's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Bank of Nova Scotia	15.64%	11.06%	0.55%
Bank of Montreal	12.63%	11.25%	0.50%

Bank of Nova Scotia has a beta of 1.321602, indicating that its stock price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bank of Montreal has a beta of 1.258984, indicating that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Bank of Nova Scotia had 1 more articles in the media than Bank of Montreal. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Bank of Nova Scotia and 6 mentions for Bank of Montreal. Bank of Nova Scotia's average media sentiment score of 0.14 beat Bank of Montreal's score of 0.00 indicating that Bank of Nova Scotia is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Bank of Nova Scotia	2 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Bank of Montreal	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Bank of Nova Scotia has higher revenue and earnings than Bank of Montreal. Bank of Nova Scotia 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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Bank of Nova Scotia	C$38.40B	3.64	C$7.73B	C$7.25	15.71
Bank of Montreal	C$37.54B	4.33	C$7.28B	C$13.02	17.72

Bank of Nova Scotia presently has a consensus target price of C$110.77, indicating a potential downside of 2.72%. Bank of Montreal has a consensus target price of C$224.13, indicating a potential downside of 2.84%. Given Bank of Nova Scotia's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Bank of Nova Scotia is more favorable than Bank of Montreal.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Bank of Nova Scotia	0 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.10
Bank of Montreal	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.45

Summary

Bank of Nova Scotia beats Bank of Montreal on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Bank of Montreal compare to Fairfax Financial?

Fairfax Financial (TSE:FFH) and Bank of Montreal (TSE:BMO) are both large-cap financial services companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and valuation.

Fairfax Financial has a net margin of 15.41% compared to Bank of Montreal's net margin of 12.63%. Fairfax Financial's return on equity of 17.32% beat Bank of Montreal's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Fairfax Financial	15.41%	17.32%	4.27%
Bank of Montreal	12.63%	11.25%	0.50%

Fairfax Financial presently has a consensus price target of C$2,793.50, indicating a potential upside of 24.04%. Bank of Montreal has a consensus price target of C$224.13, indicating a potential downside of 2.84%. Given Fairfax Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Fairfax Financial is more favorable than Bank of Montreal.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Fairfax Financial	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57
Bank of Montreal	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.45

In the previous week, Fairfax Financial and Fairfax Financial both had 6 articles in the media. Bank of Montreal's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Fairfax Financial's score of -0.22 indicating that Bank of Montreal is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Fairfax Financial	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Bank of Montreal	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Fairfax Financial pays an annual dividend of C$15.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Bank of Montreal pays an annual dividend of C$6.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Fairfax Financial pays out 7.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bank of Montreal pays out 50.7% 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.

Fairfax Financial has a beta of 0.356701, meaning that its stock price is 64% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bank of Montreal has a beta of 1.258984, meaning that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the broader market.

34.2% of Fairfax Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 30.1% of Bank of Montreal shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of Fairfax Financial shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Bank of Montreal shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Bank of Montreal has higher revenue and earnings than Fairfax Financial. Fairfax Financial 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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Fairfax Financial	C$29.34B	1.58	C$2.94B	C$202.19	11.14
Bank of Montreal	C$37.54B	4.33	C$7.28B	C$13.02	17.72

Summary

Fairfax Financial beats Bank of Montreal on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Bank of Montreal compare to Hut 8?

Bank of Montreal (TSE:BMO) and Hut 8 (TSE:HUT) are both large-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and media sentiment.

Bank of Montreal has higher revenue and earnings than Hut 8. Hut 8 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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Bank of Montreal	C$37.54B	4.33	C$7.28B	C$13.02	17.72
Hut 8	C$284.32M	62.23	C$193.22M	-C$2.82	N/A

Bank of Montreal has a net margin of 12.63% compared to Hut 8's net margin of -109.77%. Bank of Montreal's return on equity of 11.25% beat Hut 8's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Bank of Montreal	12.63%	11.25%	0.50%
Hut 8	-109.77%	-20.57%	-4.25%

Bank of Montreal has a beta of 1.258984, suggesting that its share price is 26% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hut 8 has a beta of 4.581835, suggesting that its share price is 358% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Bank of Montreal had 4 more articles in the media than Hut 8. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Bank of Montreal and 2 mentions for Hut 8. Hut 8's average media sentiment score of 0.40 beat Bank of Montreal's score of 0.00 indicating that Hut 8 is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Bank of Montreal	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Hut 8	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

30.1% of Bank of Montreal shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.4% of Hut 8 shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Bank of Montreal shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 60.2% of Hut 8 shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Bank of Montreal presently has a consensus target price of C$224.13, suggesting a potential downside of 2.84%. Given Bank of Montreal's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Bank of Montreal is more favorable than Hut 8.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Bank of Montreal	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.45
Hut 8	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.67

Summary

Bank of Montreal beats Hut 8 on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Metric	Bank of Montreal	Banks Industry	Financial Sector	TSE Exchange
Market Cap	C$162.60B	C$144.64B	C$5.71B	C$12.74B
Dividend Yield	2.98%	3.86%	5.28%	6.20%
P/E Ratio	17.72	17.09	16.36	36.68
Price / Sales	4.33	84.73	1,103.85	10.18
Price / Cash	0.24	1.29	91.90	82.29
Price / Book	1.89	1.74	6.48	4.38
Net Income	C$7.28B	C$10.30B	C$1.13B	C$299.09M
7 Day Performance	0.79%	-0.82%	-0.28%	-3.38%
1 Month Performance	10.23%	1.09%	1.02%	-2.14%
1 Year Performance	55.95%	43.14%	18.88%	41.48%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
BMO Bank of Montreal	2.122 of 5 stars	C$230.67 +0.4%	C$224.13 -2.8%	+54.9%	C$162.60B	C$37.54B	17.72	46,700
RY Royal Bank of Canada	1.9238 of 5 stars	C$265.81 +0.5%	C$260.27 -2.1%	+56.2%	C$369.40B	C$69.51B	17.28	91,400	Insider Trade
TD Toronto-Dominion Bank	1.7091 of 5 stars	C$156.24 -0.3%	C$149.75 -4.2%	+65.5%	C$260.74B	C$63.78B	18.34	93,700
BNS Bank of Nova Scotia	1.7229 of 5 stars	C$111.40 -0.3%	C$110.54 -0.8%	+53.1%	C$136.58B	C$38.40B	15.37	91,000
FFH Fairfax Financial	3.3892 of 5 stars	C$2,169.45 +0.2%	C$2,793.50 +28.8%	-1.3%	C$46.53B	C$29.34B	10.73	19,300	News Coverage Positive News

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Bank of Montreal (BMO) Competitors

BMO vs. RY, TD, BNS, FFH, and HUT

How does Bank of Montreal compare to Royal Bank of Canada?

Is RY or BMO a better dividend stock?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, RY or BMO?

Is RY or BMO more profitable?

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

Do analysts recommend RY or BMO?

Does the media prefer RY or BMO?

Which has more volatility & risk, RY or BMO?

Summary

How does Bank of Montreal compare to Toronto-Dominion Bank?

Do analysts rate BMO or TD?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of BMO or TD?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, BMO or TD?

Is BMO or TD more profitable?

Does the media refer more to BMO or TD?

Is BMO or TD a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility & risk, BMO or TD?

Summary

How does Bank of Montreal compare to Bank of Nova Scotia?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in BNS or BMO?

Is BNS or BMO a better dividend stock?

Is BNS or BMO more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, BNS or BMO?

Does the media favor BNS or BMO?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, BNS or BMO?

Do analysts recommend BNS or BMO?

Summary

How does Bank of Montreal compare to Fairfax Financial?

Is FFH or BMO more profitable?

Do analysts rate FFH or BMO?

Does the media prefer FFH or BMO?

Is FFH or BMO a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility and risk, FFH or BMO?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in FFH or BMO?

Which has better valuation & earnings, FFH or BMO?

Summary

How does Bank of Montreal compare to Hut 8?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, BMO or HUT?

Is BMO or HUT more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, BMO or HUT?

Does the media favor BMO or HUT?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of BMO or HUT?

Do analysts rate BMO or HUT?

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