C vs UBS
Citigroup and UBS Group AG, both Financial Services
Citigroup is the larger company at $209B against $160B. On trailing earnings C is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 17.8 against 22.9, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year C returned +22% against +17% for UBS.
| Figure | C | UBS |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $125 | $47.83 |
| Market cap | $209B | $160B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 17.8 | 22.9 |
| 1-year return | +22% | +17% |
| 5-year return | +109% | +228% |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Citigroup
Revenue of $20B in Q4 2025, net income $2.5B. Its largest reported line is Markets, 30% of the disclosed total.
UBS Group AG
Revenue of $25B in H2 2025, net income $3.7B.
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