PNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)vsUnivest Corporation Pennsylvania (UVSP)
PNC
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
$248.49
+0.09%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $100.75B
UVSP
Univest Corporation Pennsylvania
$44.40
-0.47%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.24B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PNC Financial Services Group Inc generates 7416% more annual revenue ($24.32B vs $323.55M). PNC leads profitability with a 31.4% profit margin vs 29.5%. UVSP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.30. UVSP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
PNC
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
UVSP
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 38.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.6% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 40.7%
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 24.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PNC
The strongest argument for PNC centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.4% and operating margin at 38.7%. Revenue growth of 23.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : UVSP
The strongest argument for UVSP centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.5% and operating margin at 40.7%. Revenue growth of 12.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : PNC
The primary concerns for PNC are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : UVSP
The primary concerns for UVSP are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PNC profiles as a growth stock while UVSP is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
PNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
PNC is growing revenue faster at 23.6% — sustainability is the question.
PNC generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PNC scores higher overall (76/100 vs 76/100), backed by strong 31.4% margins and 23.6% 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 →Univest Corporation Pennsylvania
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Univest Financial Corporation is the banking holding company for Univest Bank and Trust Co. offering banking products and services primarily in Pennsylvania. The company is headquartered in Souderton, Pennsylvania.
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