Ames National Corporation (ATLO)vsPNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)
ATLO
Ames National Corporation
$27.61
+0.84%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $189.58M
PNC
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
$205.95
-0.19%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $83.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PNC Financial Services Group Inc generates 36751% more annual revenue ($22.32B vs $60.57M). PNC leads profitability with a 31.1% profit margin vs 26.5%. ATLO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.03. PNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
ATLO
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
PNC
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+67.5%
Fair Value
$84.24
Current Price
$27.61
$56.63 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 37.9%
Earnings expanding 107.9% YoY
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 21.6% year-over-year
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ATLO
The strongest argument for ATLO centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.5% and operating margin at 37.9%. Revenue growth of 21.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : ATLO
The primary concerns for ATLO are Market Cap.
Bear Case : PNC
The primary concerns for PNC are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATLO profiles as a growth stock while PNC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
PNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
ATLO is growing revenue faster at 21.6% — sustainability is the question.
PNC generates stronger free cash flow (2.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ATLO scores higher overall (73/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 26.5% margins and 21.6% revenue growth. PNC offers better value entry with a 73.5% margin of safety. 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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