Bank First National Corp (BFC)vsPNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)
BFC
Bank First National Corp
$146.62
+1.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.63B
PNC
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
$216.85
-1.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $88.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PNC Financial Services Group Inc generates 11801% more annual revenue ($23.04B vs $193.62M). BFC leads profitability with a 37.8% profit margin vs 31.3%. BFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.10. PNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
BFC
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
PNC
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 42.9%
Revenue surging 49.1% year-over-year
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Earnings declined 2.1%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BFC
The strongest argument for BFC centers on PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.8% and operating margin at 42.9%. Revenue growth of 49.1% 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 31.3% and operating margin at 36.7%. Revenue growth of 13.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BFC
The primary concerns for BFC are Market Cap, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : PNC
The primary concerns for PNC are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BFC profiles as a growth 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.
BFC is growing revenue faster at 49.1% — sustainability is the question.
PNC generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PNC scores higher overall (75/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 31.3% margins and 13.8% revenue growth. 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 First National Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Bank First Corporation is a Bank First NA holding company providing business and consumer financial services to businesses, professionals and consumers in Wisconsin. The company is headquartered in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
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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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