PNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)vsSouth Plains Financial Inc (SPFI)
PNC
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
$228.37
+1.59%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $88.75B
SPFI
South Plains Financial Inc
$41.07
+3.76%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $799.53M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PNC Financial Services Group Inc generates 10777% more annual revenue ($23.04B vs $211.85M). PNC leads profitability with a 31.3% profit margin vs 28.7%. SPFI trades at a lower P/E of 11.7x. PNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
PNC
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
SPFI
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 36.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 34.1%
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PNC
The strongest argument for PNC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.3% and operating margin at 36.7%. Revenue growth of 13.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SPFI
The strongest argument for SPFI centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.7% and operating margin at 34.1%. Revenue growth of 10.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : PNC
The primary concerns for PNC are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SPFI
The primary concerns for SPFI are Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
PNC is growing revenue faster at 13.8% — sustainability is the question.
PNC generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
PNC scores higher overall (75/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 31.3% margins and 13.8% 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.
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.
Visit Website →South Plains Financial Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
South Plains Financial, Inc. is a bank holding company for City Bank providing commercial and consumer financial services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals. The company is headquartered in Lubbock, Texas.
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