Cadence Bancorp (CADE)vsPNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)
CADE
Cadence Bancorp
$42.11
-1.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.85B
PNC
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
$228.37
+1.59%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $88.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PNC Financial Services Group Inc generates 1139% more annual revenue ($23.04B vs $1.86B). PNC leads profitability with a 31.3% profit margin vs 0.3%. PNC trades at a lower P/E of 12.8x. PNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
CADE
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
PNC
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
0.1% revenue growth
0.1% earnings growth
ROE of 0.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.3% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CADE
The strongest argument for CADE centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio.
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 : CADE
The primary concerns for CADE are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Thin 0.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : PNC
The primary concerns for PNC are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CADE profiles as a value stock while PNC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CADE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
PNC is growing revenue faster at 13.8% — 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.
Cadence Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Cadence Bancorporation, a financial portfolio company, through its subsidiary, Cadence Bank, a National Association that provides banking and wealth management services to businesses, high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and retail clients. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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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