Tompkins Financial Corporation (TMP)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
TMP
Tompkins Financial Corporation
$84.27
+0.79%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.23B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$82.23
+0.88%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $249.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 18304% more annual revenue ($81.14B vs $440.85M). TMP leads profitability with a 38.0% profit margin vs 26.7%. WFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.45. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
TMP
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
WFC
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 41.9%
Earnings expanding 32.8% 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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TMP
The strongest argument for TMP centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.0% and operating margin at 41.9%.
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 : TMP
The primary concerns for TMP are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
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.
TMP is growing revenue faster at 7.6% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TMP scores higher overall (74/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 38.0% margins. 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.
Tompkins Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Tompkins Financial Corporation, a community-based financial services company, provides consumer and commercial banking, financial leasing, trust and investment management, financial planning and wealth management, and insurance. The company is headquartered in Ithaca, New York.
Visit Website →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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