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BarclaysBCS +0.18%70 12-1 Month Momentum % is 33.97% as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates BCS with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,600 Banks companies, Barclays ranks better than 75.5% on this metric.
12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-16), Barclays's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 33.97%.
The industry rank for Barclays's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
BCS's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 75.5% of 1600
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 18.825
vs BCS: 33.97
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Barclays 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
BCS vs JPM, BAC, WFC: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Barclays's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Barclays 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Barclays's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barclays's 12-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Barclays (BCS) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 33.97% as of Aug. 16, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Barclays and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Barclays ranks #392 out of 1600 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is Barclays' 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Barclays' current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 33.97%. The Banks industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 18.83. Barclays' value of 33.97% is 80.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barclays ranks #392 out of 1600 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Barclays has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barclays' 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Barclays ranks #392 out of 1600 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places Barclays in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 18.83. Barclays' value of 33.97% is 80.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Banks company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among Banks companies is 18.83, based on 1,600 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Barclays's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 33.97% is 80.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Barclays and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 18.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barclays's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 33.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barclays stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barclays (BCS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.18, compared to a current price of $28.14 — trading 39.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 33.97% and 80.5% above the Banks industry median of 18.83. Barclays' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Barclays (BCS), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 33.97% as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Barclays (BCS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barclays stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $28.14 is trading 39.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.18.
GuruFocus considers Barclays to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BCS:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 33.97%
GF Value™: $20.18 vs. price of $28.14 (39.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80.5% above the Banks median (#392 of 1600)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BCS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barclays is a universal bank headquartered in the United Kingdom. It operates via five principal segments; Barclays UK (retail), UK corporate bank, private bank and wealth management, investment bank, and US consumer bank. In its UK segment, the bank provides current accounts, mortgages, savings and investment management services, credit cards, and business banking services to retail clients and small and medium-size enterprises. The US consumer bank includes a co-branded credit card and unsecured lending business. The investment bank offers global markets, financing, and advisory services.
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