National Bank of Canada (NA) Competitors

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NA vs. CLS, MX, MAXR, MSI, and MNW

Should you buy National Bank of Canada stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares National Bank of Canada 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 National Bank of Canada include Celestica (CLS), Methanex (MX), Maxar Technologies (MAXR), Morneau Shepell (MSI), and Mitel Networks (MNW). These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment" industry.

How does National Bank of Canada compare to Celestica?

Celestica (TSE:CLS) and National Bank of Canada (TSE:NA) are both large-cap electronic equipment companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment and risk.

National Bank of Canada has higher revenue and earnings than Celestica. National Bank of Canada is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Celestica, 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
Celestica	C$13.79B	4.13	C$269.99M	C$8.25	59.98
National Bank of Canada	C$14.67B	5.40	C$4.38B	C$10.37	19.73

National Bank of Canada has a net margin of 15.85% compared to Celestica's net margin of 6.95%. Celestica's return on equity of 47.41% beat National Bank of Canada's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Celestica	6.95%	47.41%	5.50%
National Bank of Canada	15.85%	12.83%	0.83%

Celestica presently has a consensus target price of C$367.50, indicating a potential downside of 25.73%. National Bank of Canada has a consensus target price of C$195.38, indicating a potential downside of 4.52%. Given National Bank of Canada's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe National Bank of Canada is more favorable than Celestica.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Celestica	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	6 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.86
National Bank of Canada	0 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.27

Celestica has a beta of 1.194461, suggesting that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, National Bank of Canada has a beta of 1.304595, suggesting that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, National Bank of Canada had 2 more articles in the media than Celestica. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for National Bank of Canada and 4 mentions for Celestica. Celestica's average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat National Bank of Canada's score of 0.00 indicating that Celestica is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Celestica	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
National Bank of Canada	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

44.6% of Celestica shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.7% of National Bank of Canada shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Celestica shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of National Bank of Canada shares are held 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.

Summary

National Bank of Canada beats Celestica on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does National Bank of Canada compare to Methanex?

Methanex (TSE:MX) and National Bank of Canada (TSE:NA) are both electronic equipment companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and media sentiment.

National Bank of Canada has higher revenue and earnings than Methanex. Methanex is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than National 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
Methanex	C$3.67B	1.84	C$107.23M	-C$0.73	N/A
National Bank of Canada	C$14.67B	5.40	C$4.38B	C$10.37	19.73

52.0% of Methanex shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.7% of National Bank of Canada shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Methanex shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of National Bank of Canada shares are held by 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.

National Bank of Canada has a net margin of 15.85% compared to Methanex's net margin of -1.26%. National Bank of Canada's return on equity of 12.83% beat Methanex's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Methanex	-1.26%	-1.84%	1.99%
National Bank of Canada	15.85%	12.83%	0.83%

Methanex pays an annual dividend of C$0.74 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. National Bank of Canada pays an annual dividend of C$4.74 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Methanex pays out -101.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. National Bank of Canada pays out 45.7% 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.

Methanex has a beta of 0.649109, indicating that its share price is 35% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, National Bank of Canada has a beta of 1.304595, indicating that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

Methanex currently has a consensus price target of C$50.00, indicating a potential downside of 42.72%. National Bank of Canada has a consensus price target of C$195.38, indicating a potential downside of 4.52%. Given National Bank of Canada's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe National Bank of Canada is more favorable than Methanex.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Methanex	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60
National Bank of Canada	0 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.27

In the previous week, National Bank of Canada had 1 more articles in the media than Methanex. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for National Bank of Canada and 5 mentions for Methanex. Methanex's average media sentiment score of 1.98 beat National Bank of Canada's score of 0.00 indicating that Methanex is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Methanex	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive
National Bank of Canada	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

National Bank of Canada beats Methanex on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does National Bank of Canada compare to Maxar Technologies?

Maxar Technologies (TSE:MAXR) and National Bank of Canada (TSE:NA) are both electronic equipment companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and dividends.

Maxar Technologies pays an annual dividend of C$0.05 per share. National Bank of Canada pays an annual dividend of C$4.74 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Maxar Technologies pays out -1.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. National Bank of Canada pays out 45.7% 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.

National Bank of Canada has a net margin of 15.85% compared to Maxar Technologies' net margin of 0.00%. National Bank of Canada's return on equity of 12.83% beat Maxar Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Maxar Technologies	N/A	-10.52%	0.64%
National Bank of Canada	15.85%	12.83%	0.83%

77.3% of Maxar Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.7% of National Bank of Canada shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of Maxar Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of National Bank of Canada shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

National Bank of Canada has higher revenue and earnings than Maxar Technologies. Maxar Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than National 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
Maxar Technologies	C$1.60B	0.00	-C$150M	-C$2.75	N/A
National Bank of Canada	C$14.67B	5.40	C$4.38B	C$10.37	19.73

In the previous week, National Bank of Canada had 6 more articles in the media than Maxar Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for National Bank of Canada and 0 mentions for Maxar Technologies. Maxar Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled National Bank of Canada'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Maxar Technologies	Neutral
National Bank of Canada	Neutral

National Bank of Canada has a consensus price target of C$195.38, indicating a potential downside of 4.52%. Given Maxar Technologies' higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Maxar Technologies is more favorable than National Bank of Canada.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Maxar Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
National Bank of Canada	0 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.27

Maxar Technologies has a beta of 0.87, indicating that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, National Bank of Canada has a beta of 1.304595, indicating that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

National Bank of Canada beats Maxar Technologies on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does National Bank of Canada compare to Morneau Shepell?

National Bank of Canada (TSE:NA) and Morneau Shepell (TSE:MSI) are both electronic equipment companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, valuation, risk, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

National Bank of Canada pays an annual dividend of C$4.74 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Morneau Shepell pays an annual dividend of C$0.78 per share. National Bank of Canada pays out 45.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Morneau Shepell pays out 202.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. National Bank of Canada is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

National Bank of Canada has a net margin of 15.85% compared to Morneau Shepell's net margin of 0.00%. National Bank of Canada's return on equity of 12.83% beat Morneau Shepell's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
National Bank of Canada	15.85%	12.83%	0.83%
Morneau Shepell	N/A	N/A	N/A

35.7% of National Bank of Canada shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of National Bank of Canada shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

National Bank of Canada has higher revenue and earnings than Morneau Shepell. Morneau Shepell is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than National 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
National Bank of Canada	C$14.67B	5.40	C$4.38B	C$10.37	19.73
Morneau Shepell	C$993.25M	0.00	C$26.55M	C$0.39	N/A

In the previous week, National Bank of Canada had 6 more articles in the media than Morneau Shepell. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for National Bank of Canada and 0 mentions for Morneau Shepell. National Bank of Canada's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Morneau Shepell'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
National Bank of Canada	Neutral
Morneau Shepell	Neutral

National Bank of Canada presently has a consensus price target of C$195.38, suggesting a potential downside of 4.52%. Given Morneau Shepell's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Morneau Shepell is more favorable than National Bank of Canada.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
National Bank of Canada	0 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.27
Morneau Shepell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Summary

National Bank of Canada beats Morneau Shepell on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does National Bank of Canada compare to Mitel Networks?

Mitel Networks (TSE:MNW) and National Bank of Canada (TSE:NA) are both electronic equipment companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

National Bank of Canada has a consensus price target of C$195.38, suggesting a potential downside of 4.52%. Given Mitel Networks' higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Mitel Networks is more favorable than National Bank of Canada.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Mitel Networks	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
National Bank of Canada	0 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.27

National Bank of Canada has a net margin of 15.85% compared to Mitel Networks' net margin of 0.00%. National Bank of Canada's return on equity of 12.83% beat Mitel Networks' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Mitel Networks	N/A	N/A	N/A
National Bank of Canada	15.85%	12.83%	0.83%

35.7% of National Bank of Canada shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of National Bank of Canada 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.

National Bank of Canada has higher revenue and earnings than Mitel Networks. Mitel Networks is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than National 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
Mitel Networks	C$1.30B	0.00	-C$14.15M	-C$0.12	N/A
National Bank of Canada	C$14.67B	5.40	C$4.38B	C$10.37	19.73

In the previous week, National Bank of Canada had 6 more articles in the media than Mitel Networks. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for National Bank of Canada and 0 mentions for Mitel Networks. Mitel Networks' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled National Bank of Canada'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Mitel Networks	Neutral
National Bank of Canada	Neutral

Summary

National Bank of Canada beats Mitel Networks on 12 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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NA vs. The Competition

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Metric	National Bank of Canada	Banks Industry	Financial Sector	TSE Exchange
Market Cap	C$79.21B	C$137.78B	C$5.17B	C$12.37B
Dividend Yield	2.42%	3.86%	5.25%	6.23%
P/E Ratio	19.73	17.70	15.92	37.12
Price / Sales	5.40	85.55	996.13	11.47
Price / Cash	0.20	1.20	48.59	82.42
Price / Book	2.40	1.69	6.63	4.36
Net Income	C$4.38B	C$10.30B	C$1.15B	C$299.62M
7 Day Performance	-1.55%	-0.57%	-0.26%	-0.80%
1 Month Performance	0.84%	-1.01%	0.64%	-0.10%
1 Year Performance	59.11%	43.57%	18.08%	55.23%

National Bank of Canada Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
NA National Bank of Canada	0.9036 of 5 stars	C$204.62 -0.6%	C$195.38 -4.5%	+59.1%	C$79.21B	C$14.67B	19.73	28,730	News Coverage Analyst Forecast
CLS Celestica	2.4911 of 5 stars	C$521.99 +1.5%	C$367.50 -29.6%	+212.5%	C$59.11B	C$13.79B	63.27	23,900
MX Methanex	2.3596 of 5 stars	C$86.58 +5.1%	C$50.00 -42.2%	+86.2%	C$6.37B	C$3.67B	N/A	900	Gap Up
MAXR Maxar Technologies	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	C$5.35B	C$1.60B	N/A	4,600
MSI Morneau Shepell	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	C$2.22B	C$993.25M	83.55	20,000

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NA vs. CLS, MX, MAXR, MSI, and MNW

How does National Bank of Canada compare to Celestica?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, CLS or NA?

Is CLS or NA more profitable?

Do analysts recommend CLS or NA?

Which has more volatility and risk, CLS or NA?

Does the media refer more to CLS or NA?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in CLS or NA?

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How does National Bank of Canada compare to Methanex?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, MX or NA?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of MX or NA?

Is MX or NA more profitable?

Is MX or NA a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility and risk, MX or NA?

Do analysts recommend MX or NA?

Does the media prefer MX or NA?

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How does National Bank of Canada compare to Maxar Technologies?

Is MAXR or NA a better dividend stock?

Is MAXR or NA more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in MAXR or NA?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, MAXR or NA?

Does the media favor MAXR or NA?

Do analysts recommend MAXR or NA?

Which has more risk & volatility, MAXR or NA?

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How does National Bank of Canada compare to Morneau Shepell?

Is NA or MSI a better dividend stock?

Is NA or MSI more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of NA or MSI?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, NA or MSI?

Does the media favor NA or MSI?

Do analysts rate NA or MSI?

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How does National Bank of Canada compare to Mitel Networks?

Do analysts rate MNW or NA?

Is MNW or NA more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in MNW or NA?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, MNW or NA?

Does the media refer more to MNW or NA?

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