Banking stock is a great way to invest and grow money. Stocks always have a risk associated with it so expert guidance is essential. The common ratio to analyze any bank includes the P/E ratio and market capitalization. Some of the top banking stocks are discussed below.
Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC)
Westpac Banking Corporation known simply as Westpac is an Australian financial and banking services. It is headquartered at Westpac Place in Sydney.
The Previous close is at $20.88. It has a P/E ratio of 11.94.WBC has an average volume of 6.35 Million and a market cap of 72.99 Billion AUD. The dividend yield is 6.44%
The annual financial statement shows that in 2020 it generated revenue of 17.01 Billion with a net income of 2.29 Billion. In 2021 generated revenue was 21.81B and net income was 5.46B. There was Revenue of 19.27 B with a Net income of 5.69 B in 2022. In March 2023 it generated revenue of 5.31B and net income of 2.00B.
National Australia Bank Ltd. (NAB.ASX)
National Australian Bank was ranked as the 21st largest bank measured by market capitalization. Ross McEwan is the CEO of the bank. The bank was founded on October 1, 1981. It has 36,963 employees.
The Previous close is at $28.56. NAB has a P/E ratio of 12.76 It has an average volume of 4.48M and a market cap of 88.61B AUD. NSB is the largest lender with $288 B in loans.
It has 16.93 B in revenue and 6.36 B in net income in 2021. In 2022 its revenue was 18.45B and net income was 6.89 B. In March 2023, the revenue was 5.08B and it has a net income of 1.98 B.
ANZ Group Holdings (ANZ.ASX)
ANZ Group Holdings was founded in 1835. It is headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. There are a total of 39,802 employees in the group.
The Previous close is at $25.18. ANZ has a P/E ratio of 10.78. It has an average volume of 5.51M and a market cap of 74.68B AUD.
The data shows that in 2021 it has a revenue of 17.99B and a net income of 6.16B. In 2022 the revenue has become 19.66B and net income of 7.12B. In March 2023 the revenue was 5.00B and net income of 1.77B.
Bank of Queensland (BOQ.ASX)
The Bank of Queensland is a retail bank with its headquarters in Brisbane Queensland. George Frazis is the CEO of this bank. BOQ was founded in 1874.
The Previous close is at $5.52. It has a P/E ratio of 29.95. BOQ has an average volume of 2.82M and a market cap of 3.60B AUD.
The income statement data shows that it has generated revenue of 1.63 B and a net income of 409.00M in 2022. In 2023 revenue is 1.69B and net income is 124.00M
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA.ASX)
The CBA is a multinational bank with businesses not only in Australia but also in New Zealand, Asia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Matt Comyn is the CEO of this bank. It was founded on December 22, 1911.
The Previous close is at $98.07. The P/E ratio is 16.52. It has an average volume of 1.93M and a market cap of 163.18B AUD. By market capitalization, it is the biggest bank and also it has the highest market share in payment terminals and business transaction accounts. CBA has the largest mortgage lending market.
It has outperformed its peers and was sitting on a 24% gain as of mid-March 2023.
CBA has generated revenue of 25.23B and a net income of 10.77B in 2022. In 2023 the revenue is 26.43B and net income is 10.09 B.
Source: https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2023/11/10/5-best-australian-banking-stocks-expected-to-rally-in-2024/