Heritage Financial Corporation (HFWA)vsPNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)
HFWA
Heritage Financial Corporation
$28.21
+0.07%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.17B
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 7809% more annual revenue ($24.94B vs $315.40M). PNC leads profitability with a 31.7% profit margin vs 24.6%. PNC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.56. PNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
HFWA
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
PNC
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 31.0%
Revenue surging 31.8% year-over-year
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 16.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HFWA
The strongest argument for HFWA centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.6% and operating margin at 31.0%. Revenue growth of 31.8% 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 : HFWA
The primary concerns for HFWA are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : PNC
The primary concerns for PNC are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HFWA profiles as a growth stock while PNC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
PNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
HFWA is growing revenue faster at 31.8% — sustainability is the question.
PNC generates stronger free cash flow (3.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PNC scores higher overall (75/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 31.7% margins and 10.9% revenue growth. 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.
Heritage Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Heritage Financial Corporation is the banking holding company for Heritage Bank providing various financial services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals in the United States. The company is headquartered in Olympia, Washington.
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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