Citigroup Inc. (C)vsPennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd (PFLT)
C
Citigroup Inc.
$127.60
-0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $222.93B
PFLT
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd
$9.21
+0.60%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $907.84M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Citigroup Inc. generates 29666% more annual revenue ($78.73B vs $264.51M). C leads profitability with a 20.4% profit margin vs 13.0%. PFLT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.26. C earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 82/100 (A-).
C
Exceptional Buy82
out of 100
Grade: A-
PFLT
Buy56
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 77.8%
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
Moderate valuation
4.6% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.4% — below average capital efficiency
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 : PFLT
The strongest argument for PFLT centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. PEG of 0.26 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : C
The primary concerns for C are Return on Equity.
Bear Case : PFLT
The primary concerns for PFLT are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
C profiles as a growth stock while PFLT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
C carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — expect wider price swings.
C is growing revenue faster at 16.9% — sustainability is the question.
C generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
C scores higher overall (82/100 vs 56/100), 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.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd (PFLT) is a prominent business development company that specializes in offering flexible financing solutions, predominantly through floating rate loans to middle-market enterprises. With a strong emphasis on capital preservation and generating consistent income, PFLT seeks to deliver compelling risk-adjusted returns by maintaining a diversified portfolio of debt instruments. Backed by an experienced management team and strategic partnerships, the company is well-positioned to adapt to evolving market dynamics while capitalizing on growth opportunities within the middle-market lending sector.
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