Northrim BanCorp Inc (NRIM)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
NRIM
Northrim BanCorp Inc
$24.53
+0.41%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $556.34M
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$82.23
+0.88%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $249.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 38219% more annual revenue ($81.14B vs $211.74M). NRIM leads profitability with a 30.7% profit margin vs 26.7%. NRIM trades at a lower P/E of 8.7x. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
NRIM
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
WFC
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 37.8%
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.4%
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
2.5% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NRIM
The strongest argument for NRIM centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.7% and operating margin at 37.8%.
Bull Case : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.7% and operating margin at 29.4%. PEG of 1.45 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NRIM
The primary concerns for NRIM are EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WFC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
NRIM is growing revenue faster at 6.2% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
WFC scores higher overall (74/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 26.7% margins. 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.
Northrim BanCorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Northrim BanCorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for Northrim Bank offering commercial banking products and services to businesses and professionals. The company is headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska.
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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