Ames National Corporation (ATLO)vsPNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)
ATLO
Ames National Corporation
$32.49
+0.46%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $287.77M
PNC
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
$244.24
+0.52%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $97.44B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PNC Financial Services Group Inc generates 33691% more annual revenue ($24.32B vs $71.97M). ATLO leads profitability with a 31.9% profit margin vs 31.4%. ATLO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.03. PNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
ATLO
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
PNC
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 42.5%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
18.0% revenue growth
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 38.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.6% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ATLO
The strongest argument for ATLO centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.9% and operating margin at 42.5%. Revenue growth of 18.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PNC
The strongest argument for PNC centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.4% and operating margin at 38.7%. Revenue growth of 23.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ATLO
The primary concerns for ATLO are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : PNC
The primary concerns for PNC are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.89 — expect wider price swings.
PNC is growing revenue faster at 23.6% — sustainability is the question.
PNC generates stronger free cash flow (2.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
PNC scores higher overall (76/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 31.4% margins and 23.6% 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.
Ames National Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Ames National Corporation is a multi-bank holding company offering banking products and services primarily in Adams, Boone, Clarke, Hancock, Polk, Marshall, Ringgold, Story, Taylor and Union counties in central, north-central counties. and south. --Central Iowa. The company is headquartered in Ames, Iowa.
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
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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