Barclays PLC ADR (BCS) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Barclays PLC ADR stock (BCS) is currently trading at $20.68. Barclays PLC ADR PE ratio is 8.96. Barclays PLC ADR PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.60. Analyst consensus price target for BCS is $27.40. WallStSmart rates BCS as Moderate Buy.
- BCS PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- BCS PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- BCS intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- BCS stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- BCS fair value vs current price
- BCS insider transactions and insider buying
- Is BCS undervalued or overvalued?
- Barclays PLC ADR financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- BCS Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- BCS analyst price target and Smart Rating
Barclays PLC ADR
📊 No data available
Try selecting a different time range
BCS Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Barclays PLC ADR (BCS)
BCS trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $104.83, offering a 75% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Barclays PLC ADR (BCS) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, operating margin. Concerns around return on equity and institutional own.. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.
Barclays PLC ADR (BCS) Key Strengths (6)
Keeps $32 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
Keeps $27 of every $100 in revenue as net profit
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Good growth relative to its price
Strong earnings growth at 29.00% per year
Supporting Valuation Data
Barclays PLC ADR (BCS) Areas to Watch (4)
Very low institutional interest at 7.99%
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.60x sales
Solid revenue growth at 14.10% per year
Barclays PLC ADR (BCS) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 73/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 6 register as strengths (avg 9.2/10) while 4 fall into concern territory (avg 4.3/10). All four categories (Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality) show healthy scores, indicating broadly sound fundamentals.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.20), Price/Book (0.67) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 31.70%, Profit Margin at 26.70%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 29.00%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Institutional Own., Return on Equity, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (2.60) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 14.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 9.57%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Institutional Own. improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 9.57% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 14.10% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
The combination of Operating Margin and Price/Book makes a compelling case at current levels. The key risk is Institutional Own., but the overall fundamental picture is positive with a clear path to maintaining or improving the current B grade.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
BCS Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
BCS's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.60x trades 61% above its historical average of 1.61x (90th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 16% below its historical high of 3.09x set in Mar 2026, and 2786% above its historical low of 0.09x in Feb 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~3.1x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Barclays PLC ADR (BCS) · FINANCIAL SERVICES › BANKS - DIVERSIFIED
The Big Picture
Barclays PLC ADR is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 26.8B with 14% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 26.7%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
ROE of 957.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Profit margin of 26.7% and operating margin of 31.7% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.
What to Watch Next
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 41.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor BANKS - DIVERSIFIED industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Barclays PLC ADR.
Bottom Line
Barclays PLC ADR is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 26.7% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions
Loading insider activity...
About Barclays PLC ADR(BCS)
NYSE
FINANCIAL SERVICES
BANKS - DIVERSIFIED
USA
Barclays PLC offers a variety of financial products and services in the UK, the rest of Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.