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CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP (CFG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CFG - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US1746101054 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

34.49  -0.96 (-2.71%)

After market: 34.5 +0.01 (+0.03%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall CFG gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated CFG against 398 industry peers in the Banks industry. CFG has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. CFG scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. CFG also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CFG was profitable.
CFG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CFG has always been profitable.
CFG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CFG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCFG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 0.63%, CFG is not doing good in the industry: 63.82% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CFG has a Return On Equity of 5.66%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CFG underperforms 70.10% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.63%
ROE 5.66%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.72%
ROA(5y)0.77%
ROE(3y)6.69%
ROE(5y)6.73%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CFG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCFG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of CFG (17.57%) is worse than 67.84% of its industry peers.
CFG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CFG does not have Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 17.57%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-19.1%
PM growth 5Y-7.87%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
CFG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCFG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CFG does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for CFG has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CFG has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CFG is higher compared to a year ago.
CFG Yearly Shares OutstandingCFG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
CFG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCFG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B 200B

2.2 Solvency

CFG has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.57. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CFG would need 6.57 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CFG has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (6.57) than 72.11% of its industry peers.
CFG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.45, CFG is doing worse than 74.87% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.45
Debt/FCF 6.57
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC17.63%
CFG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCFG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
CFG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCFG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.13% over the past year.
CFG shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -4.53% yearly.
CFG shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.35%.
Measured over the past years, CFG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.77% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.13%
EPS 3Y-16.26%
EPS 5Y-4.53%
EPS Q2Q%18.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.35%
Revenue growth 3Y5.52%
Revenue growth 5Y3.77%
Sales Q2Q%-1.23%

3.2 Future

CFG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.25% yearly.
CFG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y25.41%
EPS Next 2Y27.71%
EPS Next 3Y27.01%
EPS Next 5Y8.25%
Revenue Next Year4.89%
Revenue Next 2Y6.68%
Revenue Next 3Y6.78%
Revenue Next 5Y4.05%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
CFG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCFG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B 8B
CFG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCFG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.95, the valuation of CFG can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CFG is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.63. CFG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.98, the valuation of CFG can be described as very cheap.
90.20% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CFG, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.85, CFG is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.95
Fwd PE 6.98
CFG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCFG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

CFG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CFG is cheaper than 72.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.03
EV/EBITDA N/A
CFG Per share dataCFG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
CFG's earnings are expected to grow with 27.01% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y27.71%
EPS Next 3Y27.01%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CFG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.74%, which is a nice return.
The stock price of CFG dropped by -27.33% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.66, CFG pays a better dividend. On top of this CFG pays more dividend than 80.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CFG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.51.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.74%

5.2 History

The dividend of CFG has a limited annual growth rate of 5.59%.
CFG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CFG has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.59%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
CFG Yearly Dividends per shareCFG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

CFG pays out 65.82% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CFG is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP65.82%
EPS Next 2Y27.71%
EPS Next 3Y27.01%
CFG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCFG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CFG Dividend Payout.CFG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CFG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP

NYSE:CFG (4/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 34.5 +0.01 (+0.03%)

34.49

-0.96 (-2.71%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)04-16 2025-04-16/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-17 2025-07-17/bmo
Inst Owners97.49%
Inst Owner Change0.12%
Ins Owners0.66%
Ins Owner Change3.81%
Market Cap15.10B
Analysts76
Price Target52.51 (52.25%)
Short Float %2.29%
Short Ratio2.39
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.74%
Yearly Dividend1.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.59%
DP65.82%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date04-30 2025-04-30 (0.42)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.78%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.57%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.71%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.57%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-12.55%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-10.56%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.46%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.2%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.96%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.2%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.29%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.04%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.75%
PT rev (1m)-3.44%
PT rev (3m)1.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.17%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.95
Fwd PE 6.98
P/S 1.93
P/FCF 8.03
P/OCF 7.54
P/B 0.62
P/tB 0.95
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)3.15
EY9.13%
EPS(NY)4.94
Fwd EY14.33%
FCF(TTM)4.29
FCFY12.45%
OCF(TTM)4.57
OCFY13.26%
SpS17.84
BVpS55.42
TBVpS36.38
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.63%
ROE 5.66%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 17.57%
GM N/A
FCFM 24.06%
ROA(3y)0.72%
ROA(5y)0.77%
ROE(3y)6.69%
ROE(5y)6.73%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-19.1%
PM growth 5Y-7.87%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.45
Debt/FCF 6.57
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 24.5%
Cap/Sales 1.56%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 136.95%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC17.63%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)27.59%
Cap/Depr(5y)24.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.76%
Profit Quality(3y)175.91%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.13%
EPS 3Y-16.26%
EPS 5Y-4.53%
EPS Q2Q%18.46%
EPS Next Y25.41%
EPS Next 2Y27.71%
EPS Next 3Y27.01%
EPS Next 5Y8.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.35%
Revenue growth 3Y5.52%
Revenue growth 5Y3.77%
Sales Q2Q%-1.23%
Revenue Next Year4.89%
Revenue Next 2Y6.68%
Revenue Next 3Y6.78%
Revenue Next 5Y4.05%
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year18.19%
EBIT Next 3Y16.22%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-32.63%
FCF growth 3Y-4.41%
FCF growth 5Y7.14%
OCF growth 1Y-32.42%
OCF growth 3Y-4.19%
OCF growth 5Y3.35%