Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)vsW. R. Berkley Corp (WRB)
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$83.96
-0.42%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $250.35B
WRB
W. R. Berkley Corp
$75.23
-2.27%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $27.14B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 459% more annual revenue ($83.11B vs $14.87B). WFC leads profitability with a 27.6% profit margin vs 12.5%. WFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.30. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
WFC
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
WRB
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 34.2%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 6.8B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.4% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.8%
Earnings declined 10.9%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.6% and operating margin at 34.2%. PEG of 1.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WRB
The strongest argument for WRB centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : WRB
The primary concerns for WRB are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WFC profiles as a value stock while WRB is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
WFC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
WFC is growing revenue faster at 0.4% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (6.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WFC scores higher overall (74/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 27.6% 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.
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.
W. R. Berkley Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
W. R. Berkley Corporation is a commercial lines property & casualty insurance holding company organized in Delaware and based in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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