United Bankshares Inc (UBSI)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
UBSI
United Bankshares Inc
$43.81
+1.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.08B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$82.23
-1.72%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $249.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 6388% more annual revenue ($81.14B vs $1.25B). UBSI leads profitability with a 40.3% 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).
UBSI
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
WFC
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 52.7%
Earnings expanding 50.8% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
18.5% revenue growth
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
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : UBSI
The strongest argument for UBSI centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 40.3% and operating margin at 52.7%. Revenue growth of 18.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : UBSI
The primary concerns for UBSI are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
UBSI profiles as a growth stock while WFC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
WFC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
UBSI is growing revenue faster at 18.5% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WFC scores higher overall (74/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 26.7% 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.
United Bankshares Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
United Bankshares, Inc., a financial holding company, primarily provides commercial and retail banking products and services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia.
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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