CNB Financial Corporation (CCNE)vsPNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)
CCNE
CNB Financial Corporation
$28.33
+0.57%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $813.49M
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 8065% more annual revenue ($22.32B vs $273.35M). PNC leads profitability with a 31.1% profit margin vs 24.2%. CCNE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. CCNE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
CCNE
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
PNC
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+74.4%
Fair Value
$116.53
Current Price
$28.33
$88.20 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 50.9%
Revenue surging 80.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 65.8% YoY
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CCNE
The strongest argument for CCNE centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.2% and operating margin at 50.9%. Revenue growth of 80.5% 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 : CCNE
The primary concerns for CCNE are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : PNC
The primary concerns for PNC are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CCNE 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.
CCNE is growing revenue faster at 80.5% — sustainability is the question.
PNC generates stronger free cash flow (2.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CCNE scores higher overall (81/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 24.2% margins and 80.5% revenue growth. PNC offers better value entry with a 73.5% margin of safety. 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.
CNB Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
CNB Financial Corporation is the banking holding company for CNB Bank offering a range of banking products and services for individual, commercial, government and institutional clients. The company is headquartered in Clearfield, Pennsylvania.
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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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