Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc (FMAO)vsPNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)
FMAO
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc
$25.10
+0.72%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $343.89M
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 18597% more annual revenue ($22.32B vs $119.38M). PNC leads profitability with a 31.1% profit margin vs 27.9%. FMAO trades at a lower P/E of 10.3x. PNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
FMAO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
PNC
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+69.7%
Fair Value
$91.56
Current Price
$25.10
$66.46 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 44.8%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 20.0% year-over-year
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FMAO
The strongest argument for FMAO centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.9% and operating margin at 44.8%. Revenue growth of 20.0% 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 : FMAO
The primary concerns for FMAO are Market Cap.
Bear Case : PNC
The primary concerns for PNC are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FMAO 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.
FMAO is growing revenue faster at 20.0% — sustainability is the question.
PNC generates stronger free cash flow (2.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PNC scores higher overall (73/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 31.1% margins. FMAO offers better value entry with a 69.7% margin of safety. 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.
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for The Farmers & Merchants State Bank providing commercial banking services to individuals and small businesses in Northwest Ohio and Northeast Indiana. The company is headquartered in Archbold, Ohio.
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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