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Bank of Montreal (BMO) Competitors

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C$216.82 +4.91 (+2.32%)
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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 better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Royal Bank of Canada currently has a consensus price target of C$253.19, indicating a potential downside of 1.61%. Bank of Montreal has a consensus price target of C$208.31, indicating a potential downside of 3.93%. Given Royal Bank of Canada's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Royal Bank of Canada is more favorable than Bank of Montreal.

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)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36

Royal Bank of Canada has a beta of 1.143972, meaning that its share price is 14% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bank of Montreal has a beta of 1.248765, meaning that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

Royal Bank of Canada has higher revenue and earnings than Bank of Montreal. Royal Bank of Canada 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Royal Bank of CanadaC$67.74B5.28C$16.24BC$14.5617.67
Bank of MontrealC$36.68B4.17C$7.28BC$12.0018.07

Royal Bank of Canada has a net margin of 20.88% compared to Bank of Montreal's net margin of 11.77%. Royal Bank of Canada's return on equity of 15.37% beat Bank of Montreal's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Royal Bank of Canada20.88% 15.37% 0.80%
Bank of Montreal 11.77%10.47%0.50%

Royal Bank of Canada pays an annual dividend of C$6.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Bank of Montreal pays an annual dividend of C$6.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Royal Bank of Canada pays out 42.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bank of Montreal pays out 54.3% 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, Royal Bank of Canada and Royal Bank of Canada both had 7 articles in the media. Bank of Montreal's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Royal Bank of Canada's score of 0.28 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
Royal Bank of Canada
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Bank of Montreal
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

30.1% of Royal Bank of Canada shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 29.4% of Bank of Montreal shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Bank of Montreal 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.

Summary

Royal Bank of Canada beats Bank of Montreal on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

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

Toronto-Dominion Bank has higher revenue and earnings than Bank of Montreal. Toronto-Dominion Bank 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Toronto-Dominion BankC$62.88B3.99C$8.88BC$12.3512.18
Bank of MontrealC$36.68B4.17C$7.28BC$12.0018.07

In the previous week, Toronto-Dominion Bank and Toronto-Dominion Bank both had 7 articles in the media. Bank of Montreal's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Toronto-Dominion Bank's score of 0.75 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
Toronto-Dominion Bank
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Bank of Montreal
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Toronto-Dominion Bank currently has a consensus price target of C$144.96, suggesting a potential downside of 3.66%. Bank of Montreal has a consensus price target of C$208.31, suggesting a potential downside of 3.93%. Given Toronto-Dominion Bank's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Toronto-Dominion Bank is more favorable than Bank of Montreal.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Toronto-Dominion Bank
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Bank of Montreal
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36

Toronto-Dominion Bank has a beta of 0.918491, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bank of Montreal has a beta of 1.248765, meaning that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

Toronto-Dominion Bank has a net margin of 19.11% compared to Bank of Montreal's net margin of 11.77%. Toronto-Dominion Bank's return on equity of 17.26% beat Bank of Montreal's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Toronto-Dominion Bank19.11% 17.26% 0.43%
Bank of Montreal 11.77%10.47%0.50%

32.7% of Toronto-Dominion Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 29.4% of Bank of Montreal shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Toronto-Dominion Bank 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.

Toronto-Dominion Bank pays an annual dividend of C$4.23 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Bank of Montreal pays an annual dividend of C$6.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Toronto-Dominion Bank pays out 34.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bank of Montreal pays out 54.3% 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

Toronto-Dominion Bank beats Bank of Montreal on 11 of the 17 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 contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, dividends and analyst recommendations.

26.9% of Bank of Nova Scotia shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 29.4% of Bank of Montreal shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Bank of Nova Scotia shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Bank of Montreal shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bank of Nova ScotiaC$37.72B3.54C$7.73BC$6.7416.10
Bank of MontrealC$36.68B4.17C$7.28BC$12.0018.07

Bank of Nova Scotia has a beta of 1.226256, suggesting that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bank of Montreal has a beta of 1.248765, suggesting that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

Bank of Nova Scotia has a net margin of 14.45% compared to Bank of Montreal's net margin of 11.77%. Bank of Montreal's return on equity of 10.47% beat Bank of Nova Scotia's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bank of Nova Scotia14.45% 10.41% 0.55%
Bank of Montreal 11.77%10.47%0.50%

Bank of Nova Scotia currently has a consensus target price of C$107.77, suggesting a potential downside of 0.67%. Bank of Montreal has a consensus target price of C$208.31, suggesting a potential downside of 3.93%. Given Bank of Nova Scotia's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly 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)
10 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.09
Bank of Montreal
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36

In the previous week, Bank of Montreal had 1 more articles in the media than Bank of Nova Scotia. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Bank of Montreal and 6 mentions for Bank of Nova Scotia. Bank of Montreal's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Bank of Nova Scotia's score of 0.60 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
Bank of Nova Scotia
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Bank of Montreal
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Bank of Nova Scotia pays an annual dividend of C$4.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Bank of Montreal pays an annual dividend of C$6.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Bank of Nova Scotia pays out 64.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bank of Montreal pays out 54.3% 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

Bank of Montreal beats Bank of Nova Scotia on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Bank of Montreal compare to Fairfax Financial?

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

29.4% of Bank of Montreal shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.7% of Fairfax Financial shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Bank of Montreal shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.8% of Fairfax Financial shares are held 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.

Bank of Montreal has a beta of 1.248765, indicating that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fairfax Financial has a beta of 0.335839, indicating that its share price is 66% less volatile than the broader market.

Fairfax Financial has a net margin of 15.41% compared to Bank of Montreal's net margin of 11.77%. 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
Bank of Montreal11.77% 10.47% 0.50%
Fairfax Financial 15.41%17.32%4.27%

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bank of MontrealC$36.68B4.17C$7.28BC$12.0018.07
Fairfax FinancialC$29.34B1.64C$2.94BC$202.1911.12

Bank of Montreal currently has a consensus target price of C$208.31, indicating a potential downside of 3.93%. Fairfax Financial has a consensus target price of C$2,793.50, indicating a potential upside of 24.26%. Given Fairfax Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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
Bank of Montreal
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36
Fairfax Financial
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

In the previous week, Bank of Montreal had 4 more articles in the media than Fairfax Financial. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Bank of Montreal and 3 mentions for Fairfax Financial. Bank of Montreal's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Fairfax Financial's score of 0.27 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
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Fairfax Financial
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Bank of Montreal pays an annual dividend of C$6.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Fairfax Financial pays an annual dividend of C$15.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Bank of Montreal pays out 54.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fairfax Financial pays out 7.4% 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.

Summary

Bank of Montreal and Fairfax Financial tied by winning 9 of the 18 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 better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, media sentiment, valuation and profitability.

In the previous week, Hut 8 had 2 more articles in the media than Bank of Montreal. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Hut 8 and 7 mentions for Bank of Montreal. Bank of Montreal's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Hut 8's score of 0.20 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
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Hut 8
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Bank of Montreal currently has a consensus price target of C$208.31, suggesting a potential downside of 3.93%. Given Bank of Montreal's higher possible upside, 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)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36
Hut 8
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.80

29.4% of Bank of Montreal shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.0% of Hut 8 shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Bank of Montreal shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 60.2% of Hut 8 shares are held 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 a beta of 1.248765, meaning that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hut 8 has a beta of 4.581835, meaning that its stock price is 358% more volatile than the broader market.

Bank of Montreal has a net margin of 11.77% compared to Hut 8's net margin of -109.77%. Bank of Montreal's return on equity of 10.47% beat Hut 8's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bank of Montreal11.77% 10.47% 0.50%
Hut 8 -109.77%-20.57%-4.25%

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bank of MontrealC$36.68B4.17C$7.28BC$12.0018.07
Hut 8C$284.32M52.52C$193.22M-C$2.82N/A

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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Media Sentiment Over Time

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BMO vs. The Competition

MetricBank of MontrealBanks IndustryFinancial SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$152.84BC$140.76BC$5.83BC$11.94B
Dividend Yield3.18%3.82%5.25%6.23%
P/E Ratio18.0717.9215.9037.44
Price / Sales4.1787.561,416.9711.35
Price / Cash0.241.1989.1882.29
Price / Book1.791.736.554.39
Net IncomeC$7.28BC$10.30BC$1.15BC$299.09M
7 Day Performance5.25%1.20%0.26%-1.29%
1 Month Performance3.44%0.39%0.86%-0.48%
1 Year Performance50.45%45.66%18.92%52.53%

Bank of Montreal Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BMO
Bank of Montreal
2.1083 of 5 stars
C$216.82
+2.3%
C$208.31
-3.9%
+47.4%C$152.84BC$36.68B18.0746,700
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
1.8999 of 5 stars
C$246.83
-1.2%
C$248.04
+0.5%
+43.6%C$343.22BC$67.74B16.9591,400
TD
Toronto-Dominion Bank
2.0285 of 5 stars
C$146.16
-1.0%
C$141.38
-3.3%
+65.2%C$243.92BC$62.88B11.8393,700
BNS
Bank of Nova Scotia
1.7038 of 5 stars
C$104.82
-1.0%
C$106.85
+1.9%
+47.7%C$129.08BC$37.72B15.5591,000
FFH
Fairfax Financial
3.935 of 5 stars
C$2,213.45
-0.3%
C$2,793.50
+26.2%
-2.1%C$45.65BC$29.34B10.9519,300

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