Citigroup Inc. (C)vsSeacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (SBCF)
C
Citigroup Inc.
$127.97
+0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $223.88B
SBCF
Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida
$31.28
-1.42%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.05B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Citigroup Inc. generates 13058% more annual revenue ($78.73B vs $598.37M). SBCF leads profitability with a 24.2% 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-
SBCF
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 43.8%
Revenue surging 32.4% year-over-year
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 23.4%
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 : SBCF
The strongest argument for SBCF centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.2% and operating margin at 43.8%. Revenue growth of 32.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : C
The primary concerns for C are Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SBCF
The primary concerns for SBCF are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
C carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — expect wider price swings.
SBCF is growing revenue faster at 32.4% — 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.
Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida is the banking holding company of Seacoast National Bank providing financial services to retail and business clients in Florida. The company is headquartered in Stuart, Florida.
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