ProAssurance Corporation (PRA)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
PRA
ProAssurance Corporation
$24.60
-0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.27B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$80.42
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $247.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 7217% more annual revenue ($81.14B vs $1.11B). WFC leads profitability with a 26.7% profit margin vs 4.6%. PRA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
PRA
Buy65
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
Earnings expanding 105.2% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
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 9.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
4.6% margin — thin
Revenue declined 4.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PRA
The strongest argument for PRA centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 1.44 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PRA
The primary concerns for PRA are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 4.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PRA profiles as a value stock while WFC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
WFC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
WFC is growing revenue faster at 5.7% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (9.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WFC scores higher overall (74/100 vs 65/100), 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.
ProAssurance Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
ProAssurance Corporation, offers property and casualty insurance and reinsurance products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.
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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