Bank of America Corp (BAC)vsSmartFinancial, Inc. (SMBK)
BAC
Bank of America Corp
$53.83
-0.21%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $372.43B
SMBK
SmartFinancial, Inc.
$41.62
+2.39%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $755.24M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Bank of America Corp generates 55663% more annual revenue ($109.59B vs $196.53M). BAC leads profitability with a 29.0% profit margin vs 26.9%. BAC trades at a lower P/E of 13.0x. BAC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (B+).
BAC
Strong Buy80
out of 100
Grade: B+
SMBK
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 37.8%
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 20.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
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%. PEG of 0.92 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SMBK
The strongest argument for SMBK centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.9% and operating margin at 37.8%.
Bear Case : BAC
The primary concerns for BAC are Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SMBK
The primary concerns for SMBK are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BAC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
SMBK is growing revenue faster at 8.3% — sustainability is the question.
BAC generates stronger free cash flow (41.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BAC scores higher overall (80/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 29.0% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
Visit Website →SmartFinancial, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
SmartFinancial, Inc. is SmartBank's banking holding company that provides various financial services to individual and corporate clients. The company is headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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