PNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)vs1st Source Corporation (SRCE)
PNC
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
$223.34
+1.03%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $89.38B
SRCE
1st Source Corporation
$86.09
+0.80%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PNC Financial Services Group Inc generates 5397% more annual revenue ($24.32B vs $442.37M). SRCE leads profitability with a 38.6% profit margin vs 31.4%. SRCE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.37. PNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
PNC
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
SRCE
Strong Buy75
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
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 54.1%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.0% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : SRCE
The strongest argument for SRCE centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.6% and operating margin at 54.1%. Revenue growth of 16.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : PNC
The primary concerns for PNC are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SRCE
The primary concerns for SRCE are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.89 — expect wider price swings.
PNC is growing revenue faster at 23.6% — sustainability is the question.
PNC generates stronger free cash flow (2.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
PNC scores higher overall (79/100 vs 75/100), backed by strong 31.4% margins and 23.6% 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
1st Source Corporation is the holding company of 1st Source Bank providing commercial and consumer banking services, trust and wealth advisory services, and insurance to individual and commercial clients. The company is headquartered in South Bend, Indiana.
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