Washington Federal Inc (WAFD)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
WAFD
Washington Federal Inc
$35.06
-1.46%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.66B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$82.23
+0.88%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $249.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 10706% more annual revenue ($81.14B vs $750.81M). WAFD leads profitability with a 33.6% 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).
WAFD
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 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.8%
Earnings expanding 26.4% 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
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : WAFD
The strongest argument for WAFD centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.6% and operating margin at 45.8%.
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 : WAFD
The primary concerns for WAFD are PEG Ratio.
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.
WAFD is growing revenue faster at 9.2% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
WAFD scores higher overall (74/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 33.6% 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.
Washington Federal Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Washington Federal, Inc. is the banking holding company for Washington Federal Bank, a National Association that provides loans, deposits, insurance, and other banking services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
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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