Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
VRT
Vertiv Holdings Co
$251.07
-0.53%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $103.64B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$77.19
-2.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $245.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 682% more annual revenue ($80.04B vs $10.23B). WFC leads profitability with a 26.7% profit margin vs 13.0%. WFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.66. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
VRT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
WFC
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-55.7%
Fair Value
$159.59
Current Price
$251.07
$91.48 premium
Margin of Safety
+55.6%
Fair Value
$173.78
Current Price
$77.19
$96.59 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 42 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 21.2%
Revenue surging 22.7% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 29.9%
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.0% earnings growth
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 24.4x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : VRT
The strongest argument for VRT centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 22.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.7% and operating margin at 29.9%.
Bear Case : VRT
The primary concerns for VRT are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 79.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VRT profiles as a growth stock while WFC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
VRT carries more volatility with a beta of 2.08 — expect wider price swings.
VRT is growing revenue faster at 22.7% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WFC scores higher overall (72/100 vs 67/100), 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.
Vertiv Holdings Co
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Vertiv Holdings Co designs, manufactures and services critical digital infrastructure technologies and lifecycle services for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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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