PNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)vsRenasant Corporation (RNST)
PNC
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
$248.49
+0.09%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $100.75B
RNST
Renasant Corporation
$43.34
-1.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PNC Financial Services Group Inc generates 2386% more annual revenue ($24.32B vs $978.30M). PNC leads profitability with a 31.4% profit margin vs 23.3%. RNST appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.79. RNST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
PNC
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
RNST
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 38.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.6% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 45.2%
Revenue surging 60.2% year-over-year
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 44.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PNC
The strongest argument for PNC centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.4% and operating margin at 38.7%. Revenue growth of 23.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RNST
The strongest argument for RNST centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.3% and operating margin at 45.2%. Revenue growth of 60.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : PNC
The primary concerns for PNC are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : RNST
The primary concerns for RNST are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RNST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
RNST is growing revenue faster at 60.2% — sustainability is the question.
PNC generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
RNST scores higher overall (77/100 vs 76/100), backed by strong 23.3% margins and 60.2% 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.
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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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Renasant Corporation is a bank holding company for Renasant Bank, providing a variety of financial, wealth management, trust and insurance services to retail and commercial clients. The company is headquartered in Tupelo, Mississippi.
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