DBS Group (OTCMKTS:DBSDY) vs. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE:MUFG) Head to Head Analysis
by Michael Walen · The Markets DailyMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE:MUFG – Get Free Report) and DBS Group (OTCMKTS:DBSDY – Get Free Report) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.
Volatility and Risk
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has a beta of 0.33, meaning that its stock price is 67% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, DBS Group has a beta of 0.55, meaning that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
13.6% of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of DBS Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and DBS Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group | 13.87% | 9.58% | 0.50% |
| DBS Group | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and DBS Group”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group | $89.51 billion | 2.16 | $8.36 billion | $1.14 | 14.32 |
| DBS Group | $28.07 billion | 4.47 | $8.37 billion | N/A | N/A |
DBS Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group.
Dividends
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group pays an annual dividend of $0.38 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. DBS Group pays an annual dividend of $7.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group pays out 33.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of recent ratings for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and DBS Group, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3.00 |
| DBS Group | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.00 |
Summary
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group beats DBS Group on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. operates as the bank holding company, that engages in a range of financial businesses in Japan, the United States, Europe, Asia/Oceania, and internationally. It operates through seven segments: Digital Service, Retail & Commercial Banking, Japanese Corporate & Investment Banking, Global Commercial Banking, Asset Management & Investor Services, Global Corporate & Investment Banking, and Global Markets. The company offers commercial banking, trust banking, and securities products and services to retail, and small and medium-sized enterprise customers. It also provides mergers and acquisition, debt and equity issuance, financial advice, and real estate-related services; digital-based financial services; credit cards; and trust banking and securities products and services, as well as engages in the lending, fund settlement, and foreign exchange businesses. In addition, the company offers corporate banking services, such as project export credit agency finance, and financing through asset-backed commercial paper; investment and transaction banking services for corporations, financial institutions, sovereign and multinational organizations, and institutional investors; and asset management and investor services, including pension fund management and administration, pension structure advisory, beneficiary payment, and investment trust services for retail customers. Further, it provides loans, deposits, fund transfers, hedging, and investments services for retail, small and medium-sized enterprise, as well as corporate customers; financing for automotive and consumer goods; sells and trades in fixed income instruments, currencies, equities, and equities; offers investment products comprising mutual funds, structured bonds, and notes; originates and distributes of financial products; and provides insurance and treasury services. The company was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
About DBS Group
DBS Group Holdings Ltd provides commercial banking and financial services in Singapore, Hong Kong, rest of Greater China, South and Southeast Asia, and internationally. The company’s Consumer Banking/Wealth Management segment offers banking and related financial services, including current and savings accounts, fixed deposits, loans and home finance, cards, payments, investment, and insurance products for individual customers. Its Institutional Banking segment provides financial services and products for bank and non-bank financial institutions, government-linked companies, large corporates, and small and medium sized businesses. Its products and services comprise short-term working capital financing and specialized lending; cash management, trade finance, and securities and fiduciary services; treasury and markets products; and corporate finance and advisory banking, as well as capital markets solutions. The company’s Treasury Markets segment is involved in the structuring, market-making, and trading in a range of treasury products. DBS Group Holdings Ltd was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Singapore.