SmartFinancial, Inc. (SMBK)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
SMBK
SmartFinancial, Inc.
$41.94
+0.43%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $732.16M
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$82.23
+0.88%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $249.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 41184% more annual revenue ($81.14B vs $196.53M). SMBK leads profitability with a 26.9% profit margin vs 26.7%. WFC trades at a lower P/E of 12.6x. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
SMBK
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
WFC
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 37.8%
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 20.9% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.4%
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SMBK
The strongest argument for SMBK centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.9% and operating margin at 37.8%.
Bull Case : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.7% and operating margin at 29.4%. PEG of 1.45 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : SMBK
The primary concerns for SMBK are Market Cap.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WFC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
SMBK is growing revenue faster at 8.3% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor BANKS - REGIONAL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
WFC scores higher overall (74/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 26.7% margins. 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.
SmartFinancial, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
SmartFinancial, Inc. is SmartBank's banking holding company that provides various financial services to individual and corporate clients. The company is headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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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