BAC vs C
By Alex · Tickerpine
Bank of America Corporation vs Citigroup Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BAC | C |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $57.88 | $141.76 |
| Market cap | $410.75B | $241.78B |
| P/E ratio | 14.4 | 17.5 |
| ROE | 10.64% | 7.65% |
| Profit margin | 28.96% | 20.36% |
| Revenue growth | 8.10% | 15.90% |
| Dividend yield | 1.94% | 1.69% |
| Beta | 1.20 | 1.11 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BAC vs C in plain English
- BAC is the bigger company — about 1.7× the market cap of C.
- BAC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.4 vs 17.5).
- BAC earns a higher return on equity (11% vs 8%).
- C is growing revenue faster (16% vs 8%).
- BAC has the higher dividend yield (1.94% vs 1.69%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
BAC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Bank of America Corporation would be worth today.
C return calculator
See what $1,000 in Citigroup Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.