Bank of Marin Bancorp (BMRC)vsMizuho Financial Group Inc. (MFG)
BMRC
Bank of Marin Bancorp
$29.16
+1.60%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $458.01M
MFG
Mizuho Financial Group Inc.
$10.44
+0.87%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $127.18B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Mizuho Financial Group Inc. generates 13414215% more annual revenue ($4.74T vs $35.32M). MFG leads profitability with a 29.1% profit margin vs -90.7%. MFG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.83. MFG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 82/100 (A-).
BMRC
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
MFG
Exceptional Buy82
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 37.1%
Earnings expanding 76.7% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 25.3% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 46.0%
Revenue surging 35.0% year-over-year
Generating 487.7B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BMRC
The strongest argument for BMRC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 25.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MFG
The strongest argument for MFG centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.1% and operating margin at 46.0%. Revenue growth of 35.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BMRC
The primary concerns for BMRC are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : MFG
The primary concerns for MFG are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 5.88 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BMRC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.79 — expect wider price swings.
MFG is growing revenue faster at 35.0% — sustainability is the question.
MFG generates stronger free cash flow (487.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MFG scores higher overall (82/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 29.1% margins and 35.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "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 Marin Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Bank of Marin Bancorp is the holding company of Bank of Marin providing a range of financial services primarily to professionals, small and medium-sized businesses, individuals, and non-profit organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, California in the United States. United. State. The company is headquartered in Novato, California.
Mizuho Financial Group Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. engages in banking, trusts, securities and other businesses related to financial services in Japan, America, Europe, Asia / Oceania and internationally. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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