Citigroup Inc. (C)vsPJT Partners Inc (PJT)
C
Citigroup Inc.
$127.97
+0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $223.88B
PJT
PJT Partners Inc
$152.05
-0.75%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Citigroup Inc. generates 4259% more annual revenue ($78.73B vs $1.81B). C leads profitability with a 20.4% profit margin vs 10.3%. 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-
PJT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Revenue surging 28.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
Trading at 12.0x book value
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 : PJT
The strongest argument for PJT centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 28.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.36 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : C
The primary concerns for C are Return on Equity.
Bear Case : PJT
The primary concerns for PJT are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
C carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — expect wider price swings.
PJT is growing revenue faster at 28.9% — 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 67/100), backed by strong 20.4% margins and 16.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
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.
PJT Partners Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
PJT Partners Inc., an investment bank, provides a variety of shareholder, restructuring and special situations, and capital market advisory services to corporations, financial backers, institutional investors and governments worldwide. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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