ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (CNOB)vsMizuho Financial Group Inc. (MFG)
CNOB
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.
$31.80
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.59B
MFG
Mizuho Financial Group Inc.
$11.34
-1.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $136.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Mizuho Financial Group Inc. generates 1069131% more annual revenue ($4.74T vs $443.30M). CNOB leads profitability with a 36.1% profit margin vs 29.1%. MFG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.70. MFG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 82/100 (A-).
CNOB
Strong Buy80
out of 100
Grade: B+
MFG
Exceptional Buy82
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 55.2%
Revenue surging 134.2% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 46.7%
Revenue surging 35.0% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.2% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CNOB
The strongest argument for CNOB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.1% and operating margin at 55.2%. Revenue growth of 134.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MFG
The strongest argument for MFG centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.1% and operating margin at 46.7%. Revenue growth of 35.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CNOB
The primary concerns for CNOB are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : MFG
The primary concerns for MFG are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 5.91 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CNOB carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
CNOB is growing revenue faster at 134.2% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
MFG scores higher overall (82/100 vs 80/100), backed by strong 29.1% margins and 35.0% 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.
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for ConnectOne Bank, a licensed commercial bank offering a variety of commercial banking products and services. The company is headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
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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