Advanced Energy Industries Inc (AEIS)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
$310.76
-0.75%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $13.45B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$77.19
-2.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $245.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 4350% more annual revenue ($80.04B vs $1.80B). WFC leads profitability with a 26.7% profit margin vs 8.3%. WFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.66. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
AEIS
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
WFC
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-847.4%
Fair Value
$32.59
Current Price
$310.76
$278.17 premium
Margin of Safety
+55.6%
Fair Value
$173.78
Current Price
$77.19
$96.59 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
17.8% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 29.9%
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.6x book value
1.0% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AEIS
The strongest argument for AEIS centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 17.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.7% and operating margin at 29.9%.
Bear Case : AEIS
The primary concerns for AEIS are Price/Book, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 91.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AEIS profiles as a growth stock while WFC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AEIS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.36 — expect wider price swings.
AEIS is growing revenue faster at 17.8% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WFC scores higher overall (72/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 26.7% 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.
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures, sells and supports precision energy conversion, measurement and control solutions globally. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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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