ING Group N.V. — Cyborg Score 6/10

Solid
Banking & Financial Services

Strategic Profile

ING has a strong presence in the Netherlands and Belgium, complemented by a range of digital banks across Europe and Australia, with global wholesale banking operations primarily focused on lending. ING is a pioneer in digital banking and on the forefront as one of the most innovative banks in the world.

Cyborg Score Rationale

ING's return on equity (ROE) is 12.05%, indicating effective use of shareholder funds to generate profits. However, the P/E ratio of 12.42 is close to its three-year high and P/B ratio of 1.48 are near their respective historical highs, suggesting a potentially overvalued stock.

Top Insights

  • ING is forecasting a total income of approximately EUR 24 billion by 2026, driven by expected increases in both volume and fee income
  • In July 2025, ING Group finalized the acquisition of a 17.6% stake in private bank Van Lanschot Kempen, bringing its total share to 20.3%
  • ING's ESG rating by MSCI was reconfirmed as 'AA' and Sustainalytics views its ESG management as 'Strong' with low risk
  • ING bank is using generative AI-powered chatbots with a human in the loop to streamline mortgage applications

Named Competitors

  • BNP Paribas Fortis — European banking and financial services
  • Deutsche Bank — Global investment and commercial banking
  • Citibank — Global financial services and banking
  • ABN AMRO — Dutch banking and financial services

Recent Developments

  • (July 2025) Finalized acquisition of 17.6% stake in Van Lanschot Kempen, increasing total stake to 20.3%
  • (September 2025) Joint Venture established with Qivalis
  • (February 2026) Management changes with Chief Risk Officer transition underway

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