BAC vs GS
By Alex · Tickerpine
Bank of America Corporation vs The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BAC | GS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $56.70 | $935.45 |
| Market cap | $396.49B | $272.38B |
| P/E ratio | 13.1 | 14.5 |
| ROE | 11.20% | 16.90% |
| Profit margin | 29.52% | 31.04% |
| Revenue growth | 16.80% | 42.50% |
| Dividend yield | 2.26% | 2.14% |
| Beta | 1.16 | 1.28 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BAC vs GS in plain English
- BAC is the bigger company — about 1.5× the market cap of GS.
- BAC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.1 vs 14.5).
- GS earns a higher return on equity (17% vs 11%).
- GS is growing revenue faster (42% vs 17%).
- BAC has the higher dividend yield (2.26% vs 2.14%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
BAC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Bank of America Corporation would be worth today.
GS return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.