The Allstate Corporation (ALL)vsPNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)
ALL
The Allstate Corporation
$204.71
-1.25%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $53.13B
PNC
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
$205.95
-0.19%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $83.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
The Allstate Corporation generates 203% more annual revenue ($67.68B vs $22.32B). PNC leads profitability with a 31.1% profit margin vs 15.2%. ALL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.45. ALL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 87/100 (A).
ALL
Exceptional Buy87
out of 100
Grade: A
PNC
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+88.5%
Fair Value
$1781.21
Current Price
$204.71
$1576.50 discount
Margin of Safety
+73.5%
Fair Value
$776.41
Current Price
$205.95
$570.46 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Earnings expanding 103.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 39.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 29.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALL
The strongest argument for ALL centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.2% and operating margin at 29.0%. PEG of 0.45 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PNC
The strongest argument for PNC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.1% and operating margin at 39.3%.
Bear Case : ALL
No major red flags identified for ALL, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : PNC
The primary concerns for PNC are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
PNC is growing revenue faster at 9.6% — sustainability is the question.
ALL generates stronger free cash flow (2.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ALL scores higher overall (87/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 15.2% margins. PNC offers better value entry with a 73.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
The Allstate Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
The Allstate Corporation is an American insurance company, headquartered in Northfield Township, Illinois.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (stylized as PNC) is a bank holding company and financial services corporation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its banking subsidiary, PNC Bank, operates in 21 states and the District of Columbia with 2,296 branches and 9,051 ATMs. The company also provides financial services such as asset management, wealth management, estate planning, loan servicing, and information processing.
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