Citigroup Inc. (C)vsNational Bank Holdings Corporation (NBHC)
C
Citigroup Inc.
$125.55
-2.74%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $225.82B
NBHC
National Bank Holdings Corporation
$42.85
+0.09%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Citigroup Inc. generates 18245% more annual revenue ($78.73B vs $429.18M). NBHC leads profitability with a 24.7% profit margin vs 20.4%. C appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.71. C earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 82/100 (A-).
C
Exceptional Buy82
out of 100
Grade: A-
NBHC
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
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 34.1%
Earnings expanding 56.1% YoY
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 33.7% year-over-year
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 23.1%
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.1% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 27.0%
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 20.4% and operating margin at 34.1%. Revenue growth of 16.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NBHC
The strongest argument for NBHC centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.7% and operating margin at 23.1%. Revenue growth of 33.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : C
The primary concerns for C are Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : NBHC
The primary concerns for NBHC are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
C carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
NBHC is growing revenue faster at 33.7% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
C scores higher overall (82/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 20.4% margins and 16.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "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.
National Bank Holdings Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
National Bank Holdings Corporation is the banking holding company for NBH Bank offering various banking products and financial services to commercial, commercial and consumer clients in the United States. The company is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
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