First Citizens BancShares Inc (FCNCA)vsPNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)
FCNCA
First Citizens BancShares Inc
$1,857.42
+0.05%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $22.36B
PNC
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
$206.35
-0.19%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $81.55B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PNC Financial Services Group Inc generates 147% more annual revenue ($22.32B vs $9.04B). PNC leads profitability with a 31.1% profit margin vs 24.4%. FCNCA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.99. PNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
FCNCA
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
PNC
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-87.0%
Fair Value
$1123.97
Current Price
$1857.42
$733.45 premium
Margin of Safety
+73.4%
Fair Value
$775.01
Current Price
$206.35
$568.66 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 37.6%
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 6.9%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FCNCA
The strongest argument for FCNCA centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.4% and operating margin at 37.6%. PEG of 0.99 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : FCNCA
The primary concerns for FCNCA are Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : PNC
The primary concerns for PNC are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
PNC is growing revenue faster at 9.6% — sustainability is the question.
PNC generates stronger free cash flow (2.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
PNC scores higher overall (73/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 31.1% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
First Citizens BancShares Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. is the parent company of First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company providing retail and business banking services to individuals, businesses and professionals. The company is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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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