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BARCLAYS PLC-SPONS ADR (BCS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BCS - US06738E2046 - ADR

23.84 USD
-0.35 (-1.45%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:15:25 PM
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After Hours: 12/12/2025, 8:15:25 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

BCS gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 387 industry peers in the Banks industry. Both the profitability and financial health of BCS have multiple concerns. BCS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BCS was profitable.
In the past year BCS has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years BCS has always been profitable.
Of the past 5 years BCS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
BCS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBCS 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 20B 40B 60B

1.2 Ratios

BCS has a Return On Assets of 0.59%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCS underperforms 72.09% of its industry peers.
BCS has a Return On Equity of 12.49%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCS outperforms 82.69% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.59%
ROE 12.49%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.32%
ROA(5y)0.31%
ROE(3y)6.92%
ROE(5y)6.41%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
BCS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBCS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 -2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

BCS has a Profit Margin of 20.33%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCS underperforms 64.60% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCS has grown nicely.
BCS 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) 20.33%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-11.91%
PM growth 5Y11.07%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
BCS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBCS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

BCS does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for BCS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
BCS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BCS has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
BCS Yearly Shares OutstandingBCS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B
BCS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBCS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500B 1T 1.5T

2.2 Solvency

A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.86 is on the high side and indicates that BCS has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.86, BCS is doing worse than 94.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.86
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.19%
BCS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBCS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20B 40B 60B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
BCS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBCS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 36.69% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, BCS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.00% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, BCS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.48% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BCS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.03% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)36.69%
EPS 3Y0.56%
EPS 5Y11%
EPS Q2Q%12.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.48%
Revenue growth 3Y7.82%
Revenue growth 5Y5.03%
Sales Q2Q%9.47%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, BCS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.89% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.62% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.68%
EPS Next 2Y17.2%
EPS Next 3Y16.65%
EPS Next 5Y10.89%
Revenue Next Year9.59%
Revenue Next 2Y7.33%
Revenue Next 3Y6.21%
Revenue Next 5Y4.62%

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 stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
BCS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBCS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10B 20B 30B
BCS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBCS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.46, the valuation of BCS can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.05% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BCS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.25, the valuation of BCS can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BCS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.78.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.46
Fwd PE 8.25
BCS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBCS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
BCS Per share dataBCS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

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.
BCS's earnings are expected to grow with 16.65% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)0.86
EPS Next 2Y17.2%
EPS Next 3Y16.65%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BCS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.94%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.11, BCS is paying slightly less dividend.
BCS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.27.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.94%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of BCS grows each year by 6.61%, which is quite nice.
BCS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
BCS has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.61%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
BCS Yearly Dividends per shareBCS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

5.3 Sustainability

BCS's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y17.2%
EPS Next 3Y16.65%
BCS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBCS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20B 40B

BARCLAYS PLC-SPONS ADR

NYSE:BCS (12/12/2025, 8:15:25 PM)

After market: 23.84 0 (0%)

23.84

-0.35 (-1.45%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Inst Owners55.08%
Inst Owner Change-4.83%
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap82.88B
Revenue(TTM)47.27B
Net Income(TTM)9.48B
Analysts80
Price Target24.98 (4.78%)
Short Float %0.22%
Short Ratio1.19
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.94%
Yearly Dividend0.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.61%
DPN/A
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date08-08 2025-08-08 (0.162128)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)15.23%
Min EPS beat(2)13.75%
Max EPS beat(2)16.7%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)29.84%
Min EPS beat(4)13.75%
Max EPS beat(4)64.16%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)28.97%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)22.72%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)27.45%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.74%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.11%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.75%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.11%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.21%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)12.13%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)26.35%
PT rev (1m)5.3%
PT rev (3m)11.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.46
Fwd PE 8.25
P/S 1.33
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.82
P/tB 0.91
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)2.52
EY10.57%
EPS(NY)2.89
Fwd EY12.13%
FCF(TTM)-3.91
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-3.91
OCFYN/A
SpS17.96
BVpS29.23
TBVpS26.08
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)0.86
Graham Number40.71
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.59%
ROE 12.49%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 20.33%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)0.32%
ROA(5y)0.31%
ROE(3y)6.92%
ROE(5y)6.41%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-11.91%
PM growth 5Y11.07%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.86
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC6.19%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)89.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)85.55%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.93%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)36.69%
EPS 3Y0.56%
EPS 5Y11%
EPS Q2Q%12.77%
EPS Next Y11.68%
EPS Next 2Y17.2%
EPS Next 3Y16.65%
EPS Next 5Y10.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.48%
Revenue growth 3Y7.82%
Revenue growth 5Y5.03%
Sales Q2Q%9.47%
Revenue Next Year9.59%
Revenue Next 2Y7.33%
Revenue Next 3Y6.21%
Revenue Next 5Y4.62%
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-25.18%
FCF growth 3Y-51.04%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-25.18%
OCF growth 3Y-47.42%
OCF growth 5YN/A

BARCLAYS PLC-SPONS ADR / BCS FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BARCLAYS PLC-SPONS ADR?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to BCS.


What is the valuation status of BARCLAYS PLC-SPONS ADR (BCS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BARCLAYS PLC-SPONS ADR (BCS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for BARCLAYS PLC-SPONS ADR?

BARCLAYS PLC-SPONS ADR (BCS) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BCS stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BARCLAYS PLC-SPONS ADR (BCS) is 9.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.82.