PNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)vsTexas Instruments Incorporated (TXN)
PNC
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
$216.85
-1.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $88.06B
TXN
Texas Instruments Incorporated
$287.80
+0.90%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $261.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PNC Financial Services Group Inc generates 25% more annual revenue ($23.04B vs $18.44B). PNC leads profitability with a 31.3% profit margin vs 29.1%. TXN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.61. PNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
PNC
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
TXN
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 37.8%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
18.6% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 15.6x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : TXN
The strongest argument for TXN centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.1% and operating margin at 37.8%. Revenue growth of 18.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : PNC
The primary concerns for PNC are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : TXN
The primary concerns for TXN are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 49.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PNC profiles as a mature stock while TXN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TXN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
TXN is growing revenue faster at 18.6% — sustainability is the question.
PNC generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PNC scores higher overall (75/100 vs 72/100), backed by strong 31.3% margins and 13.8% revenue growth. 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.
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 →Texas Instruments Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) is an American technology company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, that designs and manufactures semiconductors and various integrated circuits, which it sells to electronics designers and manufacturers globally. It is one of the top 10 semiconductor companies worldwide based on sales volume.
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