Citigroup Inc. (C)vsOld National Bancorp (ONB)
C
Citigroup Inc.
$127.97
+0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $223.88B
ONB
Old National Bancorp
$23.55
-1.79%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $9.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Citigroup Inc. generates 3041% more annual revenue ($78.73B vs $2.51B). ONB leads profitability with a 30.2% profit margin vs 20.4%. C appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.71. C earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 82/100 (A-).
C
Exceptional Buy82
out of 100
Grade: A-
ONB
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 34.1%
Earnings expanding 56.1% YoY
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 51.3%
Revenue surging 46.2% year-over-year
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 34.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : C
The strongest argument for C centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.4% and operating margin at 34.1%. Revenue growth of 16.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ONB
The strongest argument for ONB centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.2% and operating margin at 51.3%. Revenue growth of 46.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : C
The primary concerns for C are Return on Equity.
Bear Case : ONB
The primary concerns for ONB are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
C carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — expect wider price swings.
ONB is growing revenue faster at 46.2% — sustainability is the question.
C generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
C scores higher overall (82/100 vs 81/100), backed by strong 20.4% margins and 16.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Exceptional 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.
Citigroup Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Citigroup Inc. is an American multinational investment bank and financial services corporation headquartered in New York City. The company was formed by the merger of banking giant Citicorp and financial conglomerate Travelers Group in 1998; Travelers was subsequently spun off from the company in 2002. Citigroup owns Citicorp, the holding company for Citibank, as well as several international subsidiaries. Citigroup is incorporated in Delaware.
Old National Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Old National Bancorp is the banking holding company for Old National Bank providing various financial services to individual and business clients in the United States. The company is headquartered in Evansville, Indiana.
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