BCS

Financial Services

Barclays PLC · Banks - Diversified · $82B

UQS Score — Balanced Preset
48.8
Below Average

Barclays PLC scores 48.8/100 using the Balanced preset.

UQS vs Financial Services Sector
BCS
48.8
Sector avg
39.7
Quality
Good
Moat
Weak
Growth
Neutral
Risk
Weak
Valuation
Attractive

BCS Price History

+164.2% over 5Y

Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.

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Based on Barclays PLC's historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

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BCS — Score History

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Score changes· 16 most recent
DateUQSQualityMoatGrowthRiskValueChange
May 10, 202648.869.728.041.96.7100.0+1.3
May 9, 202647.569.728.035.36.7100.0-1.3
May 5, 202648.869.728.041.96.7100.0-2.0
May 1, 202650.869.728.051.76.7100.0+0.8
Apr 30, 202650.069.728.051.81.2100.0+1.5
Apr 29, 202648.569.728.044.51.2100.0-1.7
Apr 23, 202650.269.728.053.11.2100.00.0
Apr 21, 202650.269.728.053.01.299.8+0.1
Apr 18, 202650.169.728.053.01.299.60.0
Apr 17, 202650.169.728.052.71.2100.00.0

BCS — Pillar Breakdown

Quality

69.7/100 (25%)

Barclays PLC shows solid profitability with healthy returns on capital and reasonable margins.

Return on EquityModerate

Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.

Operating ProfitabilityModerate

Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.

Net ProfitabilityStrong

Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.

Cash GenerationStrong

Free cash flow relative to market value.

Growth

41.9/100 (20%)

Barclays PLC shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.

Recent Revenue TrendWeak

Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.

3Y Revenue CAGRModerate

Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.

EPS GrowthStrong

Year-over-year earnings per share growth.

Forward Revenue OutlookWeak

Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.

Forward EPS GrowthStrong

Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.

Risk

6.7/100 (15%)

Barclays PLC presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.

Debt/EquityWeak

Total debt relative to shareholder equity.

Current RatioWeak

Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.

Interest CoverageWeak

Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.

Valuation

100.0/100 (15%)

Barclays PLC appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Earnings YieldStrong

Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.

PEG RatioStrong

P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.

Moat

28/100 (25%)

Barclays PLC operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for BCS.

Score Composition

Quality
69.7×25%17.4
Growth
41.9×20%8.4
Risk
6.7×15%1.0
Valuation
100.0×15%15.0
Moat
28.0×25%7.0
Total
48.8Below Average

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How is the BCS UQS Score Calculated?

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Barclays PLC is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Barclays PLC's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Barclays PLC is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

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