Fundamental analysis · SEC EDGAR · as of 31/12/2025

Fundamental analysis of Citigroup Inc

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Fundamental quality

DEMANDING

48

out of 100

Citigroup Inc is a mature, stable business: it earns money solidly (net margin 16.8%) but grows slowly (2.5% a year). On fundamental quality it scores 48 out of 100, profiling it as a company with demanding fundamentals. Its weakest area is its financial strength (FCF margin -87%). Whether it's cheap or expensive depends on the current price, which you can compute in the tool.

What the company does

Citigroup is one of the largest U.S. banks, with a global footprint that's especially strong in corporate and investment banking and in cross-border payments for multinationals. After years of restructuring, it has refocused on its more profitable businesses.

What will shape its future

  • The success of its restructuring and simplification plan (selling off businesses and improving returns).
  • Its international exposure, which gives diversification but also more geopolitical and regulatory risk.
  • The interest-rate cycle and credit health, as with any bank.

Breakdown by area

I.Growth
46

EPS growth: 8.2% · Revenue growth: 2.5%

II.Profitability
65

Net margin: 16.8% · ROE: 6.7%

III.Financial health
32

FCF: -87%

Source: SEC EDGAR · as of 31/12/2025

The score combines growth, profitability and financial strength. Here its profitability weighs in its favor, while its financial strength drags it down the most.

Versus its sector

Percentile against the other 71 Financial companies in our coverage: how far it beats them on each metric (100 = best in sector).

Net marginbeats 52%
ROEbeats 13%
Growthbeats 10%
Cash generationbeats 2%

Computed from the daily dataset scores. A high percentile places the company among the best in its sector on that metric; it is not a buy recommendation.

Why isn't a bank measured like other companies? Read the how to analyze a bank guide.

Key concepts

What do these metrics mean? Fundamental analysis · What is the P/E · What is EPS · What is ROE · Net & gross margin · Free cash flow

Citigroup Inc strengths

  • High net margin (16.8%): the business is clearly profitable.

Citigroup Inc risks and weaknesses

  • Negative free cash flow: the business burns cash.
  • Its net debt has grown over the period.
  • Erratic free cash flow, with several years in the red.
  • Weak revenue growth (2.5% annualized).

Citigroup Inc historical evolution

YearRevenueNet incomeFree cash flowNet debt
202075,50111,047-26,934-8,415
202171,88421,95242,97120,314
202275,33814,84519,437-23,323
202378,0669,228-79,99963,144
202480,72212,682-26,16959,273
202585,22514,306-74,15218,126

Between 2020 and 2025, revenue went from $75,501M to $85,225M (+13%) and net income went from $11,047M to $14,306M (+30%).

Annual figures in millions of U.S. dollars ($M) per SEC filings. Net debt is total debt minus cash.

Dividend

$2.87

per share, yearly

37.6% of earnings

Payout

The dividend yield depends on today's price. Compute it in the analyzer → · See all dividend-paying stocks →

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Frequently asked questions

Is Citigroup Inc a good company to invest in?

In terms of business quality, Citigroup Inc scores 48 out of 100 in our analysis, placing it as a company with demanding fundamentals. That said, this isn't a recommendation: whether it's a good investment also depends on its current price and your goals.

Is Citigroup Inc a profitable company?

Yes. Citigroup Inc shows a net margin of 16.8% and an ROE of 6.7%, a sign of a profitable business.

Is Citigroup Inc growing?

Its revenue has grown 2.5% annualized in recent years and its earnings per share 8.2%.

Does Citigroup Inc generate cash?

Over the last twelve months its free cash flow was negative.

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