Brown & Brown Inc (BRO)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
BRO
Brown & Brown Inc
$66.19
-0.21%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $22.81B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$90.29
+0.94%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $273.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 1146% more annual revenue ($83.03B vs $6.66B). WFC leads profitability with a 27.2% profit margin vs 18.1%. WFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.51. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
BRO
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
WFC
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 41.8%
Revenue surging 32.4% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 37.4%
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 25.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRO
The strongest argument for BRO centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.1% and operating margin at 41.8%. Revenue growth of 32.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.2% and operating margin at 37.4%.
Bear Case : BRO
The primary concerns for BRO are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.55 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRO profiles as a growth stock while WFC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
WFC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
BRO is growing revenue faster at 32.4% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (6.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WFC scores higher overall (76/100 vs 75/100), backed by strong 27.2% margins. 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.
Brown & Brown Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE BROKERS · USA
Brown & Brown, Inc. markets and sells insurance products and services in the United States, Bermuda, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. The company is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Wells Fargo & Company
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Wells Fargo & Company is an American multinational financial services company with corporate headquarters in San Francisco, California, operational headquarters in Manhattan, and managerial offices throughout the United States and overseas.
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