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 | $50.56 | $120.62 |
| Market cap | $353.55B | $202.33B |
| P/E ratio | 12.1 | 11.8 |
| ROE | 10.73% | 9.35% |
| Profit margin | 28.06% | 23.21% |
| Revenue growth | 7.10% | 8.00% |
| Dividend yield | 2.53% | 2.22% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 1.11 |
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 11.8 vs 12.1).
- BAC earns a higher return on equity (11% vs 9%).
- C is growing revenue faster (8% vs 7%).
- BAC has the higher dividend yield (2.53% vs 2.22%).
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.