The stock of Lloyds Banking Group plc ADR (NYSE: LYG) has decreased by -1.03 when compared to last closing price of 3.88. Despite this, the company has experienced a 2.67% gain in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. zacks.com reported 2025-03-27 that Lloyds (LYG) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Is It Worth Investing in Lloyds Banking Group plc ADR (NYSE: LYG) Right Now?
The 36-month beta value for LYG is at 0.94. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 0 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 1 rating it as “overweight,” 2 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for LYG is 15.10B, and currently, shorts hold a 0.14% of that float. The average trading volume for LYG on March 31, 2025 was 27.56M shares.
LYG’s Market Performance
The stock of Lloyds Banking Group plc ADR (LYG) has seen a 2.67% increase in the past week, with a 4.07% rise in the past month, and a 41.18% gain in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 1.68%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 2.43% for LYG. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is 2.48% for LYG’s stock, with a 26.89% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
LYG Trading at 12.68% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought LYG to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -1.79% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.43%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 1.68%, as shares surge +2.40% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +36.17% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, LYG rose by +2.67%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +40.15% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $3.75. In addition, Lloyds Banking Group plc ADR saw 41.18% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Stock Fundamentals for LYG
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.48 for the present operating margin
- 1.0 for the gross margin
The net margin for Lloyds Banking Group plc ADR stands at 0.15. The total capital return value is set at 0.01. Equity return is now at value 9.95, with 0.44 for asset returns.
When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 4.07. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 1.37.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Lloyds Banking Group plc ADR (LYG) has had a better performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is mixed, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
