Lakeland Financial Corporation (LKFN)vsPNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)
LKFN
Lakeland Financial Corporation
$61.55
-1.68%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.56B
PNC
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
$216.85
-1.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $88.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PNC Financial Services Group Inc generates 8501% more annual revenue ($23.04B vs $267.89M). LKFN leads profitability with a 41.0% profit margin vs 31.3%. LKFN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.44. PNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
LKFN
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
PNC
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 41 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.4%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
18.8% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 33.3% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 36.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
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 : LKFN
The strongest argument for LKFN centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 41.0% and operating margin at 49.4%. Revenue growth of 18.8% 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 31.3% and operating margin at 36.7%. Revenue growth of 13.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LKFN
The primary concerns for LKFN 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
LKFN 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.
LKFN is growing revenue faster at 18.8% — sustainability is the question.
PNC generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LKFN scores higher overall (75/100 vs 75/100), backed by strong 41.0% margins and 18.8% 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.
Lakeland Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Lakeland Financial Corporation is the banking holding company for Lake City Bank offering various banking products and services. The company is headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana.
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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