Walker & Dunlop Inc (WD)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
WD
Walker & Dunlop Inc
$34.23
-1.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.12B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$84.81
+1.36%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $251.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 6836% more annual revenue ($83.11B vs $1.20B). WFC leads profitability with a 27.6% profit margin vs 3.3%. WD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.09. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
WD
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
WFC
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 34.1%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 6.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.2% — below average capital efficiency
3.3% margin — thin
0.4% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : WD
The strongest argument for WD centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.09 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.6% and operating margin at 34.1%. PEG of 1.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : WD
The primary concerns for WD are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 3.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.51 — expect wider price swings.
WFC is growing revenue faster at 0.4% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (6.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor MORTGAGE FINANCE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
WFC scores higher overall (74/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 27.6% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Walker & Dunlop Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · MORTGAGE FINANCE · USA
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. originates, sells and services a variety of commercial and multifamily real estate financing products and services for real estate owners and developers in the United States. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
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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