FB Financial Corp (FBK)vsMizuho Financial Group Inc. (MFG)
FBK
FB Financial Corp
$54.76
-0.33%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.73B
MFG
Mizuho Financial Group Inc.
$11.45
+3.53%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $136.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Mizuho Financial Group Inc. generates 728243% more annual revenue ($4.74T vs $650.78M). FBK leads profitability with a 30.2% profit margin vs 29.1%. FBK trades at a lower P/E of 14.5x. MFG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 82/100 (A-).
FBK
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
MFG
Exceptional Buy82
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.6%
Revenue surging 130.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 1783.0% YoY
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
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
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 : FBK
The strongest argument for FBK centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.2% and operating margin at 45.6%. Revenue growth of 130.2% 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 : FBK
The primary concerns for FBK are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
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
FBK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
FBK is growing revenue faster at 130.2% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
MFG scores higher overall (82/100 vs 73/100), 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.
FB Financial Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
FB Financial Corporation is a banking holding company for FirstBank offering a pool of commercial and consumer banking companies, professionals and individuals. The company is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
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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