Marathon Digital Holdings Inc (MARA)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
MARA
Marathon Digital Holdings Inc
$12.32
-11.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.37B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$81.94
+1.61%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $236.15B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 9249% more annual revenue ($81.14B vs $867.82M). WFC leads profitability with a 26.7% profit margin vs -234.8%. MARA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.10. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
MARA
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
WFC
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 86.7% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.4%
Generating 9.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -91.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 18.4%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MARA
The strongest argument for MARA centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Price/Book. PEG of 0.10 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.7% and operating margin at 29.4%. PEG of 1.37 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MARA
The primary concerns for MARA are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.53 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MARA profiles as a turnaround stock while WFC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
MARA carries more volatility with a beta of 5.38 — expect wider price swings.
WFC is growing revenue faster at 5.7% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (9.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WFC scores higher overall (74/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 26.7% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Marathon Digital Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. is a cryptocurrency mining digital asset technology company with a focus on the blockchain ecosystem and digital asset generation in the United States. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Wells Fargo & Company
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Wells Fargo & Company is an American multinational financial services company with corporate headquarters in San Francisco, California, operational headquarters in Manhattan, and managerial offices throughout the United States and overseas.
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