Truist Financial Corp (TFC)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
TFC
Truist Financial Corp
$50.65
-0.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $63.10B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$82.23
+0.88%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $249.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 335% more annual revenue ($81.14B vs $18.66B). TFC leads profitability with a 29.6% profit margin vs 26.7%. TFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.21. TFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
TFC
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
WFC
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 39.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 25.3% YoY
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 4.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TFC
The strongest argument for TFC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.6% and operating margin at 39.0%. PEG of 1.21 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 1.45 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : TFC
The primary concerns for TFC are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
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 (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TFC scores higher overall (75/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 29.6% margins. 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.
Truist Financial Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Truist Financial Corporation is an American bank holding company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its bank operates 2,781 branches in 15 states and Washington, D.C., and offers consumer and commercial banking, securities brokerage, asset management, mortgage, and insurance products and services.
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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