Principal Financial Group Inc (PFG)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
PFG
Principal Financial Group Inc
$100.50
+0.47%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $21.61B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$75.64
-3.88%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $242.24B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 425% more annual revenue ($81.14B vs $15.46B). WFC leads profitability with a 26.7% profit margin vs 10.1%. PFG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
PFG
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
WFC
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 819.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 29.4%
Generating 9.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 4.5%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PFG
The strongest argument for PFG centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.7% and operating margin at 29.4%. PEG of 1.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PFG
The primary concerns for PFG are Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PFG profiles as a declining stock while WFC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
WFC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — 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 67/100), backed by strong 26.7% margins. 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.
Principal Financial Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Principal Financial Group is an American global financial investment management and insurance company headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa.
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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