First Bancorp Inc (FNLC)vsPNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)
FNLC
First Bancorp Inc
$36.78
-0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $407.30M
PNC
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
$232.00
-0.42%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $90.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PNC Financial Services Group Inc generates 24480% more annual revenue ($24.94B vs $101.48M). FNLC leads profitability with a 38.8% profit margin vs 31.7%. FNLC trades at a lower P/E of 10.3x. PNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
FNLC
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
PNC
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 51.3%
Generating 18.6B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 41.1%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 3.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FNLC
The strongest argument for FNLC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.8% and operating margin at 51.3%. Revenue growth of 11.2% 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 31.7% and operating margin at 41.1%. Revenue growth of 10.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FNLC
The primary concerns for FNLC are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : PNC
The primary concerns for PNC are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
FNLC is growing revenue faster at 11.2% — sustainability is the question.
FNLC generates stronger free cash flow (18.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
PNC scores higher overall (75/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 31.7% margins and 10.9% 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.
First Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company of First National Bank offering a range of banking products and services to individual and corporate clients. The company is headquartered in Damariscotta, Maine.
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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