Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina (PEBK)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
PEBK
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina
$43.34
-0.21%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $231.10M
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$85.43
+1.86%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $264.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 91965% more annual revenue ($83.03B vs $90.18M). WFC leads profitability with a 27.2% profit margin vs 22.1%. PEBK trades at a lower P/E of 11.9x. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
PEBK
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
WFC
Strong Buy76
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 30.4%
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 37.1%
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 25.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
1.4% revenue growth
1.1% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PEBK
The strongest argument for PEBK centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.1% and operating margin at 30.4%.
Bull Case : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.2% and operating margin at 37.1%.
Bear Case : PEBK
The primary concerns for PEBK are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.55 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PEBK profiles as a value stock while WFC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
WFC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
WFC is growing revenue faster at 9.5% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (9.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WFC scores higher overall (76/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 27.2% 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.
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. is a banking holding company for Peoples Bank that provides a variety of consumer and commercial banking products and services to individuals and small and medium-sized businesses. The company is headquartered in Newton, North Carolina.
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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