Cathay General Bancorp (CATY)vsPNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)
CATY
Cathay General Bancorp
$58.22
+0.07%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.09B
PNC
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
$228.37
-3.01%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $88.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PNC Financial Services Group Inc generates 2894% more annual revenue ($23.04B vs $769.55M). CATY leads profitability with a 43.2% profit margin vs 31.3%. CATY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.33. CATY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
CATY
Strong Buy77
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
Keeps 43 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 61.5%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 31.6% YoY
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
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CATY
The strongest argument for CATY centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 43.2% and operating margin at 61.5%. Revenue growth of 14.1% 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 : CATY
The primary concerns for CATY are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : PNC
The primary concerns for PNC are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
CATY is growing revenue faster at 14.1% — sustainability is the question.
PNC generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CATY scores higher overall (77/100 vs 75/100), backed by strong 43.2% margins and 14.1% 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.
Cathay General Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Cathay General Bancorp is the holding company of Cathay Bank offering various commercial banking products and services to individuals, professionals, and small and medium-sized businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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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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