Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp (AUB)vsPNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)
AUB
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp
$37.96
+0.53%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.77B
PNC
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
$228.37
+1.59%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $88.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PNC Financial Services Group Inc generates 1544% more annual revenue ($23.04B vs $1.40B). PNC leads profitability with a 31.3% profit margin vs 24.7%. AUB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.09. AUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
AUB
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
PNC
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 51.0%
Revenue surging 86.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 61.5% YoY
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 36.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AUB
The strongest argument for AUB centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.7% and operating margin at 51.0%. Revenue growth of 86.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PNC
The strongest argument for PNC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.3% and operating margin at 36.7%. Revenue growth of 13.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AUB
The primary concerns for AUB are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : PNC
The primary concerns for PNC are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AUB profiles as a growth stock while PNC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
PNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
AUB is growing revenue faster at 86.2% — sustainability is the question.
PNC generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AUB scores higher overall (79/100 vs 75/100), backed by strong 24.7% margins and 86.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation is the holding company of Atlantic Union Bank providing related banking and financial services to consumers and businesses. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (stylized as PNC) is a bank holding company and financial services corporation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its banking subsidiary, PNC Bank, operates in 21 states and the District of Columbia with 2,296 branches and 9,051 ATMs. The company also provides financial services such as asset management, wealth management, estate planning, loan servicing, and information processing.
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