Valley National Bancorp (VLY)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
VLY
Valley National Bancorp
$14.88
+2.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.90B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$89.16
+0.88%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $264.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 4034% more annual revenue ($83.03B vs $2.01B). VLY leads profitability with a 34.5% profit margin vs 27.2%. VLY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.16. VLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
VLY
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
WFC
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.8%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
15.0% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 31.8% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 37.1%
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
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : VLY
The strongest argument for VLY centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.5% and operating margin at 46.8%. Revenue growth of 15.0% 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 37.1%.
Bear Case : VLY
The primary concerns for VLY are 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
VLY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
VLY is growing revenue faster at 15.0% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (9.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
VLY scores higher overall (77/100 vs 76/100), backed by strong 34.5% margins and 15.0% 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.
Valley National Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Valley National Bancorp is the parent company of Valley National Bank offering various commercial, retail, insurance and wealth management financial services products. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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