Investar Holding Corp (ISTR)vsPNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)
ISTR
Investar Holding Corp
$27.13
+0.07%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $364.76M
PNC
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
$205.95
-0.19%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $83.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PNC Financial Services Group Inc generates 23816% more annual revenue ($22.32B vs $93.33M). PNC leads profitability with a 31.1% profit margin vs 24.5%. PNC trades at a lower P/E of 12.4x. PNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
ISTR
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
PNC
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-104.0%
Fair Value
$14.48
Current Price
$27.13
$12.65 premium
Margin of Safety
+73.5%
Fair Value
$776.41
Current Price
$205.95
$570.46 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 30.2%
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 39.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 29.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Earnings declined 15.4%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ISTR
The strongest argument for ISTR centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.5% and operating margin at 30.2%. Revenue growth of 14.8% 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 31.1% and operating margin at 39.3%.
Bear Case : ISTR
The primary concerns for ISTR are Market Cap, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : PNC
The primary concerns for PNC are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
ISTR is growing revenue faster at 14.8% — sustainability is the question.
PNC generates stronger free cash flow (2.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
PNC scores higher overall (73/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 31.1% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
Investar Holding Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Investar Holding Corporation is the banking holding company of Investar Bank offering a range of commercial banking products to individuals and small and medium-sized businesses in southern Louisiana. The company is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
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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