CNB Financial Corporation (CCNE)vsU.S. Bancorp (USB)
CCNE
CNB Financial Corporation
$31.05
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $954.35M
USB
U.S. Bancorp
$55.69
+0.40%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $90.02B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
U.S. Bancorp generates 8774% more annual revenue ($26.65B vs $300.29M). USB leads profitability with a 29.3% profit margin vs 27.2%. CCNE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. CCNE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (A-).
CCNE
Exceptional Buy80
out of 100
Grade: A-
USB
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 42.4%
Revenue surging 48.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 76.9% YoY
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 37.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.6% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CCNE
The strongest argument for CCNE centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.2% and operating margin at 42.4%. Revenue growth of 48.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : USB
The strongest argument for USB centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.3% and operating margin at 37.8%.
Bear Case : CCNE
The primary concerns for CCNE are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : USB
The primary concerns for USB are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CCNE profiles as a growth stock while USB is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
USB carries more volatility with a beta of 1.00 — expect wider price swings.
CCNE is growing revenue faster at 48.6% — sustainability is the question.
USB generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CCNE scores higher overall (80/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 27.2% margins and 48.6% 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.
CNB Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
CNB Financial Corporation is the banking holding company for CNB Bank offering a range of banking products and services for individual, commercial, government and institutional clients. The company is headquartered in Clearfield, Pennsylvania.
Visit Website →U.S. Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
U.S. Bancorp is an American bank holding company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and incorporated in Delaware. The company provides banking, investment, mortgage, trust, and payment services products to individuals, businesses, governmental entities, and other financial institutions.
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