Bank of America Corp (BAC)vsQCR Holdings Inc (QCRH)
BAC
Bank of America Corp
$53.60
+0.90%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $379.60B
QCRH
QCR Holdings Inc
$91.86
+0.45%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Bank of America Corp generates 29781% more annual revenue ($109.59B vs $366.75M). QCRH leads profitability with a 36.7% profit margin vs 29.0%. BAC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.95. BAC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 82/100 (A-).
BAC
Exceptional Buy82
out of 100
Grade: A-
QCRH
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 36.0%
Generating 41.8B in free cash flow
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.7%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 21.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BAC
The strongest argument for BAC centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.0% and operating margin at 36.0%. Revenue growth of 11.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : QCRH
The strongest argument for QCRH centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.7% and operating margin at 43.7%. Revenue growth of 21.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BAC
The primary concerns for BAC are Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : QCRH
The primary concerns for QCRH are Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BAC profiles as a mature stock while QCRH is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BAC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
QCRH is growing revenue faster at 21.1% — sustainability is the question.
BAC generates stronger free cash flow (41.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BAC scores higher overall (82/100 vs 77/100), backed by strong 29.0% margins and 11.8% revenue growth. 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.
Bank of America Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
The Bank of America Corporation is an American multinational investment bank and financial services holding company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in San Francisco, Bank of America was formed through NationsBank's acquisition of BankAmerica in 1998. It is the second largest banking institution in the United States, after JPMorgan Chase, and the eighth largest bank in the world. Bank of America is one of the Big Four banking institutions of the United States. It services approximately 10 percent of all American bank deposits, in direct competition with JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Wells Fargo. Its primary financial services revolve around commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
QCR Holdings, Inc., a multi-bank holding company, provides consumer and commercial banking services, trust and asset management services. The company is headquartered in Moline, Illinois.
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