BAC vs C
By Alex · Tickerpine
Bank of America Corporation vs Citigroup Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BAC | C |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.81 | $137.58 |
| Market cap | $453.20B | $230.78B |
| P/E ratio | 14.8 | 14.6 |
| ROE | 11.20% | 8.53% |
| Profit margin | 29.52% | 21.83% |
| Revenue growth | 16.80% | 15.50% |
| Dividend yield | 2.00% | 1.97% |
| Beta | 1.17 | 1.10 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BAC vs C in plain English
- BAC is the bigger company — about 2.0× the market cap of C.
- C is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.6 vs 14.8).
- BAC earns a higher return on equity (11% vs 9%).
- BAC is growing revenue faster (17% vs 16%).
- BAC has the higher dividend yield (2.00% vs 1.97%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
BAC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Bank of America Corporation would be worth today.
C return calculator
See what $1,000 in Citigroup Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.