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(BCS) Barclays - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United Kingdom • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US06738E2046

BCS: Retail Banking, Credit Cards, Investment Banking, Wealth Management, Wholesale Banking

Barclays PLC (NYSE:BCS) is a global financial services provider operating across the United Kingdom, Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The company is structured into five main segments: Barclays UK, Barclays UK Corporate Bank, Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management, Barclays Investment Bank, and Barclays US Consumer Bank. Its service offerings include retail banking, credit cards, wholesale banking, investment banking, wealth management, and investment management, as well as various lending products. Additionally, the firm engages in securities dealing and credit card issuance. Founded in 1690 as Barclays Bank public limited company, it rebranded as Barclays PLC in January 1985 and is headquartered in London, UK.

Barclays PLC is a key player in global banking, with a diverse range of financial services tailored to both individual and institutional clients. The company has a long history of adapting to market changes, leveraging its extensive network to maintain its competitive position. Its investment banking division is particularly notable, operating in major financial hubs worldwide. The firm has also been focusing on digital transformation to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

From a strategic perspective, Barclays has been streamlining its operations in recent years, divesting non-core assets and focusing on its core banking and investment banking businesses. The company has also been investing in sustainability initiatives, aligning with global ESG trends. Its private banking and wealth management segment has seen growth, driven by increasing demand for wealth management services from high-net-worth individuals.

Barclays PLC has faced challenges, including regulatory scrutiny and competition from fintech firms, but has maintained its position through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. The firm continues to navigate the evolving financial landscape, balancing tradition with innovation to meet the needs of its global client base.

Based on and : - The stock is currently trading at its 20-day SMA of 14.72, with the 50-day SMA at 15.10 and the 200-day SMA at 13.04. This indicates a potential sideways trend in the near term. - The Average True Range (ATR) of 0.66 suggests moderate volatility, with potential price fluctuations within a narrow range. - Support levels at 14.7, 12.9, 11.7, and 10.4 could act as floors for the stock price in the next three months. - Fundamental metrics such as a P/E ratio of 7.96 and a forward P/E of 6.60 suggest the market expects earnings growth, potentially supporting the stock price. - A price-to-book ratio of 0.55 indicates the stock may be undervalued relative to its book value, which could attract value investors. - Return on equity (RoE) of 7.99% reflects moderate profitability, which could influence investor sentiment. - The price-to-sales ratio of 2.17 indicates a reasonable valuation relative to revenue.

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BCS Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 52,560m
Sector Financial Services
Industry Banks - Diversified
GiC Sub-Industry Diversified Banks
IPO / Inception 1986-09-10

BCS Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 79.1
Fundamental 13.8
Dividend Rating 69.6
Rel. Strength 38.4
Analysts 4/5
Fair Price Momentum 16.66 USD
Fair Price DCF 27.58 USD

BCS Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 3.16%
Yield on Cost 5y 11.34%
Annual Growth 5y 5.92%
Payout Consistency 89.1%

BCS Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 11.4%
Growth Correlation 12m 95.3%
Growth Correlation 5y 59.9%
CAGR 5y 31.18%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.65
Sharpe Ratio 12m 2.47
Alpha 54.48
Beta 1.292
Volatility 52.96%
Current Volume 8142.2k
Average Volume 20d 17420.2k
What is the price of BCS stocks?
As of April 22, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 14.50 with a total of 8,142,216 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.61%, over one month by -7.94%, over three months by -0.95% and over the past year by +56.99%.
Is Barclays a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Barclays is currently (April 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 13.75 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of BCS as of April 2025 is 16.66. This means that BCS is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +14.9% (Margin of Safety).
Is BCS a buy, sell or hold?
Barclays has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.00. Therefor, it is recommend to buy BCS.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 1
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for BCS stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, BCS Barclays will be worth about 18.7 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 14.50. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +28.83%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 16.6 14.1%
Analysts Target Price 14.6 0.8%
ValueRay Target Price 18.7 28.8%