Mid Penn Bancorp (MPB)vsPNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)
MPB
Mid Penn Bancorp
$34.21
-0.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $867.98M
PNC
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
$228.25
+1.60%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $86.73B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PNC Financial Services Group Inc generates 8888% more annual revenue ($24.94B vs $277.51M). PNC leads profitability with a 31.7% profit margin vs 25.8%. PNC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.57. PNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
MPB
Buy64
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
Strong operational efficiency at 40.5%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 22.5% year-over-year
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
Generating 2.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MPB
The strongest argument for MPB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.8% and operating margin at 40.5%. Revenue growth of 22.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PNC
The strongest argument for PNC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit 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 : MPB
The primary concerns for MPB are Market Cap, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PNC
The primary concerns for PNC are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MPB 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.
MPB is growing revenue faster at 22.5% — sustainability is the question.
PNC generates stronger free cash flow (2.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PNC scores higher overall (75/100 vs 64/100), 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.
Mid Penn Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for Mid Penn Bank providing commercial banking services to individuals, partnerships, non-profit organizations, and corporations. The company is headquartered in Millersburg, Pennsylvania.
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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