Old National Bancorp (ONB)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
ONB
Old National Bancorp
$25.66
+0.23%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $9.80B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$90.29
+0.94%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $273.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 3020% more annual revenue ($83.03B vs $2.66B). ONB leads profitability with a 33.3% profit margin vs 27.2%. WFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.51. ONB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
ONB
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
WFC
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 52.5%
Earnings expanding 92.9% YoY
Revenue surging 28.8% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 37.4%
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 25.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : ONB
The strongest argument for ONB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.3% and operating margin at 52.5%. Revenue growth of 28.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.2% and operating margin at 37.4%.
Bear Case : ONB
The primary concerns for ONB are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.55 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ONB profiles as a growth stock while WFC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
WFC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
ONB is growing revenue faster at 28.8% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (6.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ONB scores higher overall (79/100 vs 76/100), backed by strong 33.3% margins and 28.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Old National Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Old National Bancorp is the banking holding company for Old National Bank providing various financial services to individual and business clients in the United States. The company is headquartered in Evansville, Indiana.
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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