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National Australia Bank Limited

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IBISWorld Research Department
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NAB is a Public Company that generates the majority of its income from the National and Regional Commercial Banks industry. In 2025 the company generated total revenue of $58,985,000,000 including sales and other revenue. In 2025 NAB had 41,000 employees including employees from all subsidiaries under the company's control. The Chief Executive of NAB is Mr Andrew Irvine whose official title is Managing Director & Group Chief Executive Officer. The Chairman of NAB is Mr Philip Chronican whose official title is Independent Non-Executive Chairman. The National Australia Bank group operates through the following divisions: Business & Private Banking: provides banking services to small to medium businesses and investors through its business banking centres and small business customer hubs. High net worth customers are serviced through the Private Banking and JBWere brands. New Zealand Banking: trading under the Bank of New Zealand brand providing financial products and services to private, business, corporate and agribusiness customers across New Zealand. Personal Banking: provides banking products and services which include home loans as well as the management of personal finances through deposits, debit and credit cards and personal loans. Corporate & Institutional Banking: operating in Australia and through branches in the UK, Asia and the US providing banking services related to debt capital markets, financial markets, specialised capital and alternative investments. This division also includes Bank of New Zealand's Markets Trading operations. ubank:operates the digital banking division of NAB, providing a suite of digital banking and home lending products across Australia.

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IBISWorld's research coverage on the National Australia Bank Limited includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis. The most recent publication will be as current as of March 2026.

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Company Details

What’s this enterprise profile about?

National Australia Bank Limited, trading as NAB, operates under the ABN 12 004 044 937 and was incorporated on 23 June 1893. National Australia Bank Limited trades on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker code ASX:NAB. National Australia Bank Limited primarily operates in the Finance industry in Australia.

Key Personnel

What’s included in the Key Personnel chapter?

The Key Personnel chapter outlines the principal leadership positions within National Australia Bank Limited, including the Chairman, Board members, Chief Executive Officer, and other key management personnel. It provides an overview of the company’s governance and executive structure, along with a breakdown of gender diversity across leadership roles, offering insight into the composition of the organisation’s senior team.

Financials

What’s included in the Financials chapter?

The Financials chapter presents National Australia Bank Limited’s historical financial performance, including detailed profit and loss statements outlining sales revenue, cost of sales, and profitability. It also incorporates balance sheet data, providing a breakdown of assets and liabilities, as well as additional financial metrics such as the number of shares on issue. Together, these disclosures offer a comprehensive view of the company’s financial position and performance over time.

Growth & Ratios

What’s included in the Growth & Rations chapter?

The Growth & Ratios chapter provides historical data on key financial performance indicators, enabling an assessment of the company’s operational efficiency, profitability, and financial structure over time. Metrics covered include return on equity, return on assets, profit margins, revenue per employee, as well as gearing and leverage ratios, offering a comprehensive view of performance trends and capital management.

Operating Segments

What’s included in the Operating Segments chapter?

The Operating Segments chapter provides an overview of the revenue composition and asset allocation across the various industries in which National Australia Bank Limited operates. It offers insights into how the company’s financial performance is distributed among its core business segments, highlighting the relative contribution of each industry to total revenue.

Competitor Benchmarking

What’s included in the Competitor Benchmarking chapter?

The Competitor Benchmarking chapter includes a comparative assessment of National Australia Bank Limited’s key financial, growth, and valuation ratios against industry averages to evaluate its competitive position. It analyses valuation metrics such as price-to-earnings, price-to-book, enterprise value to EBITDA, and enterprise value to sales, alongside core financial indicators including liquidity ratios and profitability measures.

Industries of Operation

What’s included in the Industries of Operation chapter?

The Industries of Operation chapter outlines National Australia Bank Limited’s market share across the industries in which it operates. Each industry profile includes a comprehensive overview featuring data on total market size, the number of enterprises, industry concentration levels, and overall turnover. This analysis provides context for the company’s competitive position and scale within each relevant market.

Shareholders

What’s included in the Shareholders chapter?

The Shareholders chapter provides a breakdown of the ownership structure of National Australia Bank Limited, identifying key shareholders and outlining their respective ownership interests. This section offers insight into the concentration of shareholdings, the presence of institutional or strategic investors, and the overall distribution of equity within the company.

Subsidiaries

What’s included in the Subsidiaries chapter?

The Subsidiaries chapter provides an overview of the companies and business entities that are wholly or partially owned by National Australia Bank Limited. It outlines the ownership structure of each subsidiary, offering insight into the broader corporate group and how these entities contribute to the company’s overall activities and performance.

History

What’s included in the History chapter?

The History chapter presents a overview of National Australia Bank Limited’s development, highlighting key milestones and significant corporate events since its incorporation. It includes the company’s incorporation date and outlines major strategic, operational, and structural developments, providing context for its evolution and current market position.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is National Australia Bank Limited?

The National Australia Bank group operates through the following divisions: Business & Private Banking: provides banking services to small to medium businesses and investors through its business banking centres and small business customer hubs. High net worth customers are serviced through the Private Banking and JBWere brands. New Zealand Banking: trading under the Bank of New Zealand brand providing financial products and services to private, business, corporate and agribusiness customers across New Zealand. Personal Banking: provides banking products and services which include home loans as well as the management of personal finances through deposits, debit and credit cards and personal loans. Corporate & Institutional Banking: operating in Australia and through branches in the UK, Asia and the US providing banking services related to debt capital markets, financial markets, specialised capital and alternative investments. This division also includes Bank of New Zealand's Markets Trading operations. ubank:operates the digital banking division of NAB, providing a suite of digital banking and home lending products across Australia.

What industry does National Australia Bank Limited operate in?

National Australia Bank Limited, trading as NAB, is a Public Company that generates the majority of its income from the Finance industry in Australia.

Where is National Australia Bank Limited located?

Murray Cod Australia Limited company is based at 395 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Who is the CEO of National Australia Bank Limited?

The Managing Director & Group Chief Executive Officer of National Australia Bank Limited is Philip Chronican and the Managing Director & Group Chief Executive Officer is Andrew Irvine.

What was National Australia Bank Limited’s revenue in 2025?

In 2025, National Australia Bank Limited generated total revenue of approximately $59.0 billion.

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