Bank of America Corp (BAC)vsUnivest Corporation Pennsylvania (UVSP)
BAC
Bank of America Corp
$53.46
-0.41%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $377.03B
UVSP
Univest Corporation Pennsylvania
$37.99
+0.93%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Bank of America Corp generates 33771% more annual revenue ($109.59B vs $323.55M). UVSP leads profitability with a 29.5% profit margin vs 29.0%. BAC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. BAC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 82/100 (A-).
BAC
Exceptional Buy82
out of 100
Grade: A-
UVSP
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 36.0%
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 40.7%
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 24.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BAC
The strongest argument for BAC centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.0% and operating margin at 36.0%. Revenue growth of 11.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : UVSP
The strongest argument for UVSP centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.5% and operating margin at 40.7%. Revenue growth of 12.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BAC
The primary concerns for BAC are Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : UVSP
The primary concerns for UVSP are Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BAC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
UVSP is growing revenue faster at 12.1% — sustainability is the question.
UVSP generates stronger free cash flow (25M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BAC scores higher overall (82/100 vs 76/100), backed by strong 29.0% margins and 11.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Bank of America Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
The Bank of America Corporation is an American multinational investment bank and financial services holding company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in San Francisco, Bank of America was formed through NationsBank's acquisition of BankAmerica in 1998. It is the second largest banking institution in the United States, after JPMorgan Chase, and the eighth largest bank in the world. Bank of America is one of the Big Four banking institutions of the United States. It services approximately 10 percent of all American bank deposits, in direct competition with JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Wells Fargo. Its primary financial services revolve around commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking.
Visit Website →Univest Corporation Pennsylvania
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Univest Financial Corporation is the banking holding company for Univest Bank and Trust Co. offering banking products and services primarily in Pennsylvania. The company is headquartered in Souderton, Pennsylvania.
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