The Allstate Corporation (ALL)vsPNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)
ALL
The Allstate Corporation
$213.15
-0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $54.87B
PNC
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
$216.85
-1.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $88.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
The Allstate Corporation generates 196% more annual revenue ($68.17B vs $23.04B). PNC leads profitability with a 31.3% profit margin vs 17.8%. PNC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.71. ALL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
ALL
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
PNC
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Earnings expanding 338.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 36.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
3.0% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALL
The strongest argument for ALL centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.8% and operating margin at 19.0%.
Bull Case : PNC
The strongest argument for PNC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.3% and operating margin at 36.7%. Revenue growth of 13.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ALL
The primary concerns for ALL are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PNC
The primary concerns for PNC are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALL profiles as a value stock while PNC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
PNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
PNC is growing revenue faster at 13.8% — sustainability is the question.
ALL generates stronger free cash flow (3.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ALL scores higher overall (77/100 vs 75/100), backed by strong 17.8% 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.
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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