Bank of Montreal (BMO)vsUBS Group AG (UBS)
BMO
Bank of Montreal
$152.90
+0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $109.28B
UBS
UBS Group AG
$45.23
+1.85%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $148.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
UBS Group AG generates 53% more annual revenue ($51.31B vs $33.48B). BMO leads profitability with a 27.1% profit margin vs 17.8%. UBS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.53. UBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
BMO
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
UBS
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 39.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 7.0B in free cash flow
Strong operational efficiency at 31.5%
Earnings expanding 84.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BMO
The strongest argument for BMO centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.1% and operating margin at 39.9%.
Bull Case : UBS
The strongest argument for UBS centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.8% and operating margin at 31.5%. Revenue growth of 13.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BMO
The primary concerns for BMO are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : UBS
No major red flags identified for UBS, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BMO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.17 — expect wider price swings.
UBS is growing revenue faster at 13.8% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
UBS scores higher overall (79/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 17.8% margins and 13.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Bank of Montreal
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Bank of Montreal offers diversified financial services primarily in North America. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
UBS Group AG
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
UBS Group AG, provides advice and financial solutions to private, institutional and corporate clients worldwide. The company is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
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