Moelis & Co (MC)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
MC
Moelis & Co
$67.05
-3.79%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.92B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$82.23
+0.88%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $249.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 5249% more annual revenue ($81.14B vs $1.52B). WFC leads profitability with a 26.7% profit margin vs 15.4%. WFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.45. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
MC
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
WFC
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 26.2%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.4%
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.7x book value
Earnings declined 5.5%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MC
The strongest argument for MC centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.4% and operating margin at 26.2%. Revenue growth of 11.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.7% and operating margin at 29.4%. PEG of 1.45 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MC
The primary concerns for MC are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.86 — expect wider price swings.
MC is growing revenue faster at 11.2% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
WFC scores higher overall (74/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 26.7% 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.
Moelis & Co
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Moelis & Company is an investment banking advisory firm in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
Wells Fargo & Company
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Wells Fargo & Company is an American multinational financial services company with corporate headquarters in San Francisco, California, operational headquarters in Manhattan, and managerial offices throughout the United States and overseas.
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