NBT Bancorp Inc (NBTB)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
NBTB
NBT Bancorp Inc
$52.83
-0.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.75B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$83.96
-0.42%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $250.35B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 11383% more annual revenue ($83.11B vs $723.81M). NBTB leads profitability with a 29.7% profit margin vs 27.6%. WFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.30. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
NBTB
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
WFC
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 34.2%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 6.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.5% revenue growth
Operating margin of 0.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
0.4% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NBTB
The strongest argument for NBTB centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.7%.
Bull Case : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.6% and operating margin at 34.2%. PEG of 1.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NBTB
The primary concerns for NBTB are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WFC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
NBTB is growing revenue faster at 4.5% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (6.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
WFC scores higher overall (74/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 27.6% 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.
NBT Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
NBT Bancorp Inc., a financial holding company, offers commercial banking, retail banking and wealth management services. The company is headquartered in Norwich, New York.
Visit Website →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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