Riot Platforms, Inc. (RIOT)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
RIOT
Riot Platforms, Inc.
$14.45
+6.56%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.15B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$84.81
+1.36%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $251.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 12222% more annual revenue ($83.11B vs $674.51M). WFC leads profitability with a 27.6% profit margin vs -196.3%. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
RIOT
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
WFC
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 37.3% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 34.1%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 6.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -36.2% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
0.4% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : RIOT
The strongest argument for RIOT centers on Debt/Equity, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 13.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.6% and operating margin at 34.1%. PEG of 1.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : RIOT
The primary concerns for RIOT are Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RIOT profiles as a turnaround stock while WFC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
RIOT carries more volatility with a beta of 3.76 — expect wider price swings.
RIOT is growing revenue faster at 13.9% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (6.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WFC scores higher overall (74/100 vs 39/100), backed by strong 27.6% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Riot Platforms, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Riot Blockchain, Inc., focuses on the cryptocurrency mining operation in North America. The company is headquartered in Castle Rock, Colorado.
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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