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 | $51.02 | $124.01 |
| Market cap | $352.05B | $205.26B |
| P/E ratio | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| ROE | 10.73% | 9.35% |
| Profit margin | 28.06% | 23.21% |
| Revenue growth | 3.40% | 8.00% |
| Dividend yield | 2.51% | 2.16% |
| Beta | 1.19 | 1.15 |
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 1.7× the market cap of C.
- C is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.1 vs 12.2).
- BAC earns a higher return on equity (11% vs 9%).
- C is growing revenue faster (8% vs 3%).
- BAC has the higher dividend yield (2.51% vs 2.16%).
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.