Citigroup Inc. (C)vsMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR (MUFG)
C
Citigroup Inc.
$132.97
-2.36%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $232.86B
MUFG
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR
$23.71
-2.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $271.15B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR generates 8785% more annual revenue ($7.26T vs $81.71B). MUFG leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 21.8%. C appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.63. C earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 82/100 (A-).
C
Exceptional Buy82
out of 100
Grade: A-
MUFG
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 36.2%
Earnings expanding 61.0% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 45.6%
Earnings expanding 50.9% YoY
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : C
The strongest argument for C centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.8% and operating margin at 36.2%. Revenue growth of 15.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MUFG
The strongest argument for MUFG centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.5% and operating margin at 45.6%. Revenue growth of 28.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : C
The primary concerns for C are Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.84 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MUFG
The primary concerns for MUFG are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.16 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
C carries more volatility with a beta of 1.10 — expect wider price swings.
MUFG is growing revenue faster at 28.8% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
C scores higher overall (82/100 vs 79/100), backed by strong 21.8% margins and 15.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Citigroup Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Citigroup Inc. is an American multinational investment bank and financial services corporation headquartered in New York City. The company was formed by the merger of banking giant Citicorp and financial conglomerate Travelers Group in 1998; Travelers was subsequently spun off from the company in 2002. Citigroup owns Citicorp, the holding company for Citibank, as well as several international subsidiaries. Citigroup is incorporated in Delaware.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., a banking holding company, offers financial services in Japan, the United States, and Asia / Oceania. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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