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National Bank of Canada (NA) Competitors

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C$205.50 -1.80 (-0.87%)
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NA vs. CLS, MX, MAXR, MSI, and MNW

Should you be buying National Bank of Canada stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of 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 superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and valuation.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CelesticaC$13.79B4.36C$269.99MC$8.2563.45
National Bank of CanadaC$14.67B5.42C$4.38BC$10.3719.82

Celestica has a beta of 1.194461, meaning that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, National Bank of Canada has a beta of 1.304595, meaning that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the S&P 500.

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
Celestica6.95% 47.41% 5.50%
National Bank of Canada 15.85%12.83%0.83%

Celestica currently has a consensus price target of C$367.50, indicating a potential downside of 29.79%. National Bank of Canada has a consensus price target of C$193.50, indicating a potential downside of 5.84%. Given National Bank of Canada's higher probable 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)
7 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36

In the previous week, National Bank of Canada had 5 more articles in the media than Celestica. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for National Bank of Canada and 3 mentions for Celestica. Celestica's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat National Bank of Canada's score of 0.85 indicating that Celestica is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

43.0% of Celestica shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.0% of National Bank of Canada shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Celestica shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of National Bank of Canada shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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?

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

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
National Bank of CanadaC$14.67B5.42C$4.38BC$10.3719.82
MethanexC$3.67B1.76C$107.23M-C$0.73N/A

National Bank of Canada has a beta of 1.304595, meaning that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Methanex has a beta of 0.649109, meaning that its stock price is 35% less volatile than the S&P 500.

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
National Bank of Canada15.85% 12.83% 0.83%
Methanex -1.26%-1.84%1.99%

In the previous week, Methanex had 1 more articles in the media than National Bank of Canada. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Methanex and 8 mentions for National Bank of Canada. National Bank of Canada's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Methanex's score of -0.27 indicating that National Bank of Canada is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

National Bank of Canada pays an annual dividend of C$4.74 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Methanex pays an annual dividend of C$0.74 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. National Bank of Canada pays out 45.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Methanex pays out -101.4% 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.

National Bank of Canada currently has a consensus price target of C$193.50, indicating a potential downside of 5.84%. Methanex has a consensus price target of C$50.00, indicating a potential downside of 40.15%. Given National Bank of Canada's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe National Bank of Canada is more favorable than Methanex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
National Bank of Canada
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36
Methanex
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

36.0% of National Bank of Canada shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.9% of Methanex shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of National Bank of Canada shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Methanex 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.

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 better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability and media sentiment.

Maxar Technologies has a beta of 0.87, indicating that its share price is 13% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, National Bank of Canada has a beta of 1.304595, indicating that its share price is 30% more volatile than the S&P 500.

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 TechnologiesN/A -10.52% 0.64%
National Bank of Canada 15.85%12.83%0.83%

In the previous week, National Bank of Canada had 8 more articles in the media than Maxar Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for National Bank of Canada and 0 mentions for Maxar Technologies. National Bank of Canada's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Maxar Technologies' score of 0.00 indicating that National Bank of Canada is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Maxar Technologies Neutral
National Bank of Canada Positive

77.3% of Maxar Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.0% 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 large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Maxar TechnologiesC$1.60B0.00-C$150M-C$2.75N/A
National Bank of CanadaC$14.67B5.42C$4.38BC$10.3719.82

National Bank of Canada has a consensus price target of C$193.50, indicating a potential downside of 5.84%. Given Maxar Technologies' higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly 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)
7 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36

Summary

National Bank of Canada beats Maxar Technologies on 13 of the 17 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 superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings and media sentiment.

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.

In the previous week, National Bank of Canada had 8 more articles in the media than Morneau Shepell. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for National Bank of Canada and 0 mentions for Morneau Shepell. National Bank of Canada's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Morneau Shepell's score of 0.00 indicating that National Bank of Canada is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
National Bank of Canada Positive
Morneau Shepell Neutral

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 Canada15.85% 12.83% 0.83%
Morneau Shepell N/A N/A N/A

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
National Bank of CanadaC$14.67B5.42C$4.38BC$10.3719.82
Morneau ShepellC$993.25M0.00C$26.55MC$0.39N/A

National Bank of Canada presently has a consensus price target of C$193.50, suggesting a potential downside of 5.84%. Given Morneau Shepell's higher probable upside, analysts clearly 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)
7 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36
Morneau Shepell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

36.0% 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 hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

National Bank of Canada beats Morneau Shepell on 14 of the 16 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 better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability, risk and media sentiment.

National Bank of Canada has a consensus price target of C$193.50, suggesting a potential downside of 5.84%. Given Mitel Networks' higher possible upside, research 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)
7 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36

36.0% 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 hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, National Bank of Canada had 8 more articles in the media than Mitel Networks. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for National Bank of Canada and 0 mentions for Mitel Networks. National Bank of Canada's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Mitel Networks' score of 0.00 indicating that National Bank of Canada is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Mitel Networks Neutral
National Bank of Canada Positive

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 NetworksN/A N/A N/A
National Bank of Canada 15.85%12.83%0.83%

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Mitel NetworksC$1.30B0.00-C$14.15M-C$0.12N/A
National Bank of CanadaC$14.67B5.42C$4.38BC$10.3719.82

Summary

National Bank of Canada beats Mitel Networks on 13 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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NA vs. The Competition

MetricNational Bank of CanadaBanks IndustryFinancial SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$79.55BC$138.29BC$5.74BC$11.82B
Dividend Yield2.45%3.87%5.26%6.24%
P/E Ratio19.8217.9115.8724.74
Price / Sales5.4286.99996.0814.15
Price / Cash0.201.2491.7182.54
Price / Book2.411.704.414.60
Net IncomeC$4.38BC$10.30BC$1.15BC$300.20M
7 Day Performance0.22%0.35%1.06%1.00%
1 Month Performance9.81%7.30%4.25%3.97%
1 Year Performance66.13%53.33%21.83%59.32%

National Bank of Canada Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NA
National Bank of Canada
1.7383 of 5 stars
C$205.50
-0.9%
C$193.50
-5.8%
+69.3%C$79.55BC$14.67B19.8228,730
CLS
Celestica
2.2965 of 5 stars
C$576.75
+2.8%
C$305.00
-47.1%
+330.6%C$66.31BC$12.39B80.5523,900
MX
Methanex
1.2385 of 5 stars
C$82.78
+1.6%
C$50.00
-39.6%
+91.3%C$6.40BC$3.59B89.01900
MAXR
Maxar Technologies
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$5.35BC$1.60BN/A4,600
MSI
Morneau Shepell
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$2.22BC$993.25M83.5520,000

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