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NWG

NYSE
Favorable · 67/100

NatWest Group PLC

Financials
Banking

$18.18

2.8%

Updated Today 3:42 PM ET

Report Card

NWG at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.

Value
0
Growth
0
Profitability
0
Health
0
Dividends
0

Overall: Favorable · 67/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.

Price — Past Year

▲ Up 36.4% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$69.02B

P/E

9.01x

Forward P/E (est.)

7.51x

ROE

14.1%

Revenue Growth

75.1%

EPS Growth

20.0%

Profit Margin

31.2%

FCF Yield

3.3%

Debt / Equity

2.65x

ROIC

Interest Coverage

Current Ratio

Dividend Yield

4.8%

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

-2.5%

Rating Score

67/100

Business Overview
Research

NatWest Group PLC (NWG) is a large-cap company in the Banking industry, part of the Financials sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $69.02B.

In its latest reported year it generated about $38.41B in revenue and $7.41B in net profit.

Our model rates NWG Favorable (67/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Technical Analysis (Educational)
Research

Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what NWG's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. NWG trades near $18.18, above its 50-day average ($16.14) and 200-day average ($16.10). Price above both averages, with the shorter one above the longer, is the textbook definition of an uptrend — momentum favours buyers.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 77 it is overbought — the recent rally is stretched and can cool off.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. NWG's is $0.40 (~2.2% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month NWG found buyers near $15.54 (support) and sellers near $18.34 (resistance); its 52-week range is $13.16–$19.36. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 0.2× the 20-day average — lighter than usual, so the move carries less conviction. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Revenue Growth
Research

4Y CAGR

24.2%

3/4 checks passedRevenue growingRevenue growth beats sector midpointEPS growingEPS growing faster than revenue

Revenue moved from $20.25B in 2016 to $38.41B in 2025, a 7.4% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a strong 75.1% year over year. Consistent top-line growth is one sign of healthy demand.

Profitability
Research
3/3 checks passedProfitableNet margin above sector midpointROE above 12%

Gross Margin

Operating Margin

40.8%

Net Margin

19.3%

ROE

14.1%

NatWest Group PLC keeps about 31.2% of each sales dollar as net profit. Return on equity is 14.1%. Margins this wide usually signal pricing power or a cost advantage.

Debt Analysis
Research
0/2 checks passedDebt under 1× equityDebt under 2× equity

Total Debt

Net Debt

Net Debt / EBITDA

Debt / Equity

2.65x

Leverage: debt-to-equity is 2.6x. That is elevated leverage, which raises risk if earnings or rates move against it.

Cash Flow Analysis
Research
3/3 checks passedPositive free cash flowFCF yield above 2%Market expects achievable growth (<8%)

Operating CF

$8.98B

Free Cash Flow

$8.14B

FCF Margin

21.2%

In the latest year NatWest Group PLC produced about $8.98B of operating cash flow and $8.14B of free cash flow after capital spending. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 3.3% on today's price. Cash flow is what ultimately pays shareholders, so it is worth tracking over time.

Dividend Safety

Can the payout survive a bad year? Scored from filed cash flow, earnings coverage, and the raise/cut record.

BorderlineSafety score: 62/100

The dividend is being paid, but coverage or consistency is thinner than an income investor should rely on without a closer look.

Dividend yield

4.8%

Total paid (latest FY)

$3.02B

History on record

10 years

Free-cash-flow coverage100/100

dividend uses 37% of free cash flow

Earnings payout ratio99/100

41% of net income paid out

Raise streak25/100

total dividends increased 2 years in a row

Cut history0/100

payout was cut at least once in the last 10 years

Coverage uses the latest fiscal year as filed with the SEC; the streak counts total dollars paid (per-share figures can carry split artifacts). Educational information, not income advice.

Valuation Analysis
Research
4/4 checks passedPositive earnings (P/E meaningful)P/E below sector's upper bandForward P/E below trailing (earnings growing)Trading below DCF fair value

P/E

9.01x

P/S

1.28x

P/B

1.23x

EV / EBITDA

NWG trades at 9.0x trailing earnings (about 7.5x on estimated forward earnings), 1.3x sales, and 1.2x book value. Reverse-engineering today's price implies the market expects roughly -2.5% long-term free-cash-flow growth. That is an undemanding multiple — potentially cheap if the business is stable.

DCF Fair Value (Educational)

A two-stage discounted cash flow on real SEC-filed free cash flow — the intrinsic-value anchor professional analysts triangulate from.

DCF fair value / share

Current price

$18.18

+388% · Below fair-value estimate

Starting FCF (latest 10-K)

$8.14B

Growth, years 1–5

20.0%

Fade to terminal, years 6–10

2.5%

Discount rate

9.0%

PV of 10-yr free cash flow$125.72B
PV of terminal value$211.23B
Estimated equity value$336.95B

Cash flows grow at the stage-1 rate (trailing revenue growth, capped at 20%) for five years, fade to 2.5% by year 10, and continue at that rate forever (Gordon terminal value), all discounted at 9.0%. Small changes in assumptions move the result a lot — treat this as one reference point, not a target price. Educational only, not investment advice.

Metrics vs. Sector Range

Where NWG sits versus its Financials sector peers in the S&P 500.

TTM P/E
9.0xCheap
Forward P/E
7.5xCheap
P/S ratio
1.3xFair
Revenue growth
75.1%Strong
EPS growth
20.0%Average
Gross margin
Net margin
31.2%Strong
ROE
14.1%Average

Bands show the middle half (25th–75th percentile) of the 141 Financials companies in the S&P 500 — the peer-relative anchor professional comps analysis uses. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How NWG stacks up against its Financials peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Financials sector (289 S&P 500 companies), NWG ranks #58 of 289 by our overall rating. It trades at a discount versus the sector on earnings (9x P/E vs. 15.3x median) with a higher return on equity (14.1% vs. 13.6%) and faster revenue growth (75.1% vs. 15.9%).

P/E vs sector

9x

median 15.3x

ROE vs sector

14.1%

median 13.6%

Growth vs sector

75.1%

median 15.9%

Sector rank

#58

of 289 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
NWGThis stock9x75.1%Favorable· 67
NU21.3x45.4%Favorable· 69
LYG10.6x12.0%Neutral· 49
ING8.3x92.9%Strong· 76
BCS6.4xNeutral· 56
ITUB13.9x47.2%Neutral· 56
CM15.3x129.9%Favorable· 70
BNS15.8x84.6%Strong· 75
Financials median15.3x15.9%0/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianNULYGINGBCSITUBCMBNSNWGP/E — cheaper ←→ pricierROE — more profitable ↑

The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.

Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Financials companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 289 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

5-Year Projection Model

Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.

2030 price target (Base Case)

$0.00 $0.00

vs. $18.18 today · expected CAGR 28%44%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$55.69B$80.75B$117.09B$169.79B$246.19B
Net income$10.58B$15.34B$22.25B$32.26B$46.78B
EPS$2.79$4.04$5.86$8.50$12.32
Share price (low)$13.94$20.21$29.30$42.48$61.60
Share price (high)$25.08$36.37$52.74$76.47$110.88
CAGR (low–high)-23% / 38%5% / 41%17% / 43%24% / 43%28% / 44%

Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.

Bull Case

The case for NWG:

  • Revenue is growing 75.1% a year, a sign of real demand.
  • High net margins (31.2%) point to pricing power or efficiency.
  • Pays a 4.8% dividend on top of any price gains.
  • Our model's overall read is Favorable (67/100).
Bear Case

The case against NWG:

  • Elevated leverage (debt/equity 2.6x) adds financial risk.
  • Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Key Risks
Research

Balance-sheet risk — debt/equity of 2.6x magnifies the impact of higher rates or weaker earnings.

Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
Research

On balance, the fundamentals screen favourably: NatWest Group PLC is a large-cap financials business still growing nicely, with solid profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 9.0x earnings, which our model scores Favorable (67/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

Analyst Ratings

What 27 Wall Street analysts covering NWG recommend (July 2026). Consensus is a useful sanity check — not a substitute for your own homework.

Buy
consensus · score 4.0 / 5 across 27 analysts
Strong Buy 7Buy 12Hold 8Sell 0Strong Sell 0

Analysts have turned more cautious over the last three months (-4 pts of buy ratings).

Latest SEC Filings

NWG's most recent filings, straight from SEC EDGAR. Annual and quarterly reports are the deep dives; 8-Ks flag material events the moment they happen.

In the Idea Lab

NWG — frequently asked questions

Is NWG a good stock to buy?

We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates NatWest Group PLC Favorable (67/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.

What is NWG's rating on The Stocks School?

NatWest Group PLC currently scores 67/100 (Favorable) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.

How our ratings work
Where does NWG's data come from?

Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from NatWest Group PLC's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.

How is the 5-year projection for NWG calculated?

It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.

Is this NWG analysis financial advice?

No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell NWG. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.