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Best Diversified Bank Stocks to Buy Now (2025)
Top diversified bank stocks in 2025 ranked by overall Zen Rating. "A" Rated stocks have returned an average of +32.52% per year, and are the best diversified bank stocks to buy now. Learn More.

Industry: Banks - Diversified
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Banks - Diversified is Zen Rated D and is the 115th ranked industry out of 145 stock market industries
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Ticker
Company
Zen Rating
Financials
Market Cap
ROE
ROA
ROCE
ROIC
D/E
Current Ratio
Gross Margin
Profit Margin
Operating Margin
TD
TORONTO DOMINION BANK
$129.54B152.80%0.80%N/A1.10%174.02N/A100.00%25.20%30.58%
C
CITIGROUP INC
$172.47B6.70%0.60%N/A0.70%11.30N/A86.90%17.00%22.52%
HSBC
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC
$229.25B12.40%0.80%N/A1.20%15.27N/A100.00%34.80%52.22%
BCS
BARCLAYS PLC
$71.86B9.60%0.40%N/A0.40%20.06N/A100.00%24.70%31.86%
NWG
NATWEST GROUP PLC
$61.78B11.30%0.60%N/A0.90%16.42N/A100.00%29.40%41.67%
SMFG
SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP INC
$110.92B3.30%0.20%N/A0.20%19.05N/A100.00%12.50%16.04%
NTB
BANK OF NT BUTTERFIELD & SON LTD
$1.82B20.80%1.50%N/A1.80%12.27N/A100.00%37.30%38.12%
BMO
BANK OF MONTREAL
$81.93B9.70%0.60%N/A0.70%15.79N/A100.00%23.50%31.00%
MUFG
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP INC
$191.88B7.10%0.30%N/A0.50%21.15N/A100.00%22.90%32.42%
CM
CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE
$69.27B12.60%0.70%N/A0.60%16.67N/A100.00%27.30%37.20%
UBS
UBS GROUP AG
$126.74B5.90%0.30%N/A0.40%17.39N/A100.00%10.50%13.91%
WFC
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
$246.99B10.80%1.00%N/A1.10%9.93N/A100.00%23.80%28.40%
EWBC
EAST WEST BANCORP INC
$13.95B15.10%1.60%N/A2.10%8.53N/A100.00%47.30%61.02%
JPM
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO
$798.78B15.80%1.30%N/A1.50%11.76N/A100.00%31.40%39.66%
BNS
BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA
$70.73B7.40%0.40%N/A0.70%15.65N/A100.00%17.40%25.09%
BAC
BANK OF AMERICA CORP
$347.68B9.00%0.80%N/A0.90%10.49N/A100.00%25.40%28.93%
RY
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
$192.55B14.10%0.80%N/A1.10%15.93N/A100.00%29.30%36.27%

Diversified Bank Stocks FAQ

What are the best diversified bank stocks to buy right now in Aug 2025?

According to Zen Ratings, our proprietary rating system that evaluates 115 factors proven to drive growth in stocks and assigns each stock in our system an overall letter grade as well as 7 individual Component Grades for Value, Growth, Momentum, Sentiment, Safety, Financials, and proprietary AI algorithms, the 3 best diversified bank stocks to buy right now are:

1. Toronto Dominion Bank (NYSE:TD)


Toronto Dominion Bank (NYSE:TD) is the #1 top diversified bank stock out of 17 with a Zen Rating of C. Stocks with a rating of C have had an average return of +7.53% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Toronto Dominion Bank (NYSE:TD) is: Value: C, Growth: B, Momentum: B, Sentiment: B, Safety: C, Financials: C, and AI: A.

Toronto Dominion Bank (NYSE:TD) has a Due Diligence Score of 27, which is -5 points lower than the diversified bank industry average of 32.

TD passed 11 out of 38 due diligence checks and has average fundamentals. Toronto Dominion Bank has seen its stock return 26.47% over the past year, underperforming other diversified bank stocks by -8 percentage points.

Toronto Dominion Bank has an average 1 year price target of $93.00, an upside of 25.66% from Toronto Dominion Bank's current stock price of $74.01.

Toronto Dominion Bank stock has a consensus Hold recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 1 analyst covering Toronto Dominion Bank, 0% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 0% have issued a Buy, 100% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 0% have issued a Strong Sell.

2. Citigroup (NYSE:C)


Citigroup (NYSE:C) is the #2 top diversified bank stock out of 17 with a Zen Rating of C. Stocks with a rating of C have had an average return of +7.53% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Citigroup (NYSE:C) is: Value: C, Growth: C, Momentum: B, Sentiment: C, Safety: C, Financials: C, and AI: B.

Citigroup (NYSE:C) has a Due Diligence Score of 41, which is 9 points higher than the diversified bank industry average of 32.

C passed 14 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Citigroup has seen its stock return 54.81% over the past year, overperforming other diversified bank stocks by 20 percentage points.

Citigroup has an average 1 year price target of $96.54, an upside of 3.04% from Citigroup's current stock price of $93.69.

Citigroup stock has a consensus Strong Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 14 analysts covering Citigroup, 50% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 21.43% have issued a Buy, 28.57% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 0% have issued a Strong Sell.

3. Hsbc Holdings (NYSE:HSBC)


Hsbc Holdings (NYSE:HSBC) is the #3 top diversified bank stock out of 17 with a Zen Rating of C. Stocks with a rating of C have had an average return of +7.53% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Hsbc Holdings (NYSE:HSBC) is: Value: C, Growth: C, Momentum: B, Sentiment: C, Safety: C, Financials: C, and AI: B.

Hsbc Holdings (NYSE:HSBC) has a Due Diligence Score of 40, which is 8 points higher than the diversified bank industry average of 32.

HSBC passed 14 out of 38 due diligence checks and has average fundamentals. Hsbc Holdings has seen its stock return 49.12% over the past year, overperforming other diversified bank stocks by 15 percentage points.

What are the diversified bank stocks with highest dividends?

Out of 8 diversified bank stocks that have issued dividends in the past year, the 3 diversified bank stocks with the highest dividend yields are:

1. Hsbc Holdings (NYSE:HSBC)


Hsbc Holdings (NYSE:HSBC) has an annual dividend yield of 4.38%, which is 2 percentage points higher than the diversified bank industry average of 2.01%. Hsbc Holdings's dividend payout is not stable, having dropped more than 10% ten times in the last 10 years. Hsbc Holdings's dividend has not shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Hsbc Holdings's dividend payout ratio of 65.5% indicates that its high dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

2. Natwest Group (NYSE:NWG)


Natwest Group (NYSE:NWG) has an annual dividend yield of 4.35%, which is 2 percentage points higher than the diversified bank industry average of 2.01%. Natwest Group's dividend payout is not stable, having dropped more than 10% six times in the last 10 years. Natwest Group's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Natwest Group's dividend payout ratio of 33.4% indicates that its high dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

3. Bank Of America (NYSE:BAC)


Bank Of America (NYSE:BAC) has an annual dividend yield of 2.22%, which is the same as the diversified bank industry average of 2.01%. Bank Of America's dividend payout is stable, having never dropped by more than 10% in the last 10 years. Bank Of America's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Bank Of America's dividend payout ratio of 30.1% indicates that its dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

Why are diversified bank stocks down?

Diversified bank stocks were down -1.13% in the last day, and up 1.18% over the last week.

We couldn't find a catalyst for why diversified bank stocks are down.

What are the most undervalued diversified bank stocks?

Based on the Valuation rating, one of the 7 components of a stocks overall Zen Ratings grade, which evaluates factors including estimated earnings yield, earnings before interest and taxes/enterprise value, cash flow yield, free cash flow to price, and price-to-earnings growth (PEG ratio), the 3 most undervalued diversified bank stocks right now are:

1. Bank Of Nt Butterfield & Son (NYSE:NTB)


Bank Of Nt Butterfield & Son (NYSE:NTB) is the most undervalued diversified bank stock based on its Valuation Rating of C. Valuation is one of 7 Component Grades used to calculate the overall Zen Rating.

Bank Of Nt Butterfield & Son has a valuation score of 29, which is -10 points higher than the diversified bank industry average of 39. It passed 2 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Bank Of Nt Butterfield & Son's stock has gained 22.05% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the diversified bank industry by -12 percentage points.

2. Hsbc Holdings (NYSE:HSBC)


Hsbc Holdings (NYSE:HSBC) is the second most undervalued diversified bank stock based on its Valuation Rating of C. Valuation is one of 7 Component Grades used to calculate the overall Zen Rating.

Hsbc Holdings has a valuation score of 43, which is 4 points higher than the diversified bank industry average of 39. It passed 3 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Hsbc Holdings's stock has gained 49.12% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the diversified bank industry by 15 percentage points.

3. Citigroup (NYSE:C)


Citigroup (NYSE:C) is the third most undervalued diversified bank stock based on its Valuation Rating of C. Valuation is one of 7 Component Grades used to calculate the overall Zen Rating.

Citigroup has a valuation score of 57, which is 18 points higher than the diversified bank industry average of 39. It passed 4 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Citigroup's stock has gained 54.81% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the diversified bank industry by 20 percentage points.

Are diversified bank stocks a good buy now?

50% of diversified bank stocks rated by analysts are a strong buy right now. On average, analysts expect diversified bank stocks to rise by 18.7% over the next year.

0% of diversified bank stocks have a Zen Rating of A (Strong Buy), 0% of diversified bank stocks are rated B (Buy), 58.82% are rated C (Hold), 41.18% are rated D (Sell), and 0% are rated F (Strong Sell).

What is the average p/e ratio of the banks - diversified industry?

The average P/E ratio of the banks - diversified industry is 15.12x.
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