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WFC

S&P 500
Favorable · 68/100

Wells Fargo

Financials
Diversified Banks

$83.84

2.0%

Updated Today 7:15 PM ET

Price — Past Year

▲ Up 10.0% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$260.27B

P/E

11.33x

Forward P/E (est.)

9.81x

ROE

12.0%

Revenue Growth

72.7%

EPS Growth

15.5%

Profit Margin

22.2%

FCF Yield

7.3%

Debt / Equity

2.35x

ROIC

Interest Coverage

Current Ratio

Dividend Yield

2.3%

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

Rating Score

68/100

Technical Analysis (Educational)
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Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what WFC's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. WFC trades near $83.84, around its 50-day average ($79.72) and 200-day average ($84.20). Price tangled in its moving averages means there is no clear trend — the stock is ranging.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 65 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. WFC's is $2.17 (~2.6% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month WFC found buyers near $74.91 (support) and sellers near $87.08 (resistance); its 52-week range is $72.57–$97.76. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 2.3× the 20-day average — heavier than usual, which adds conviction to the move. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Business Overview
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Wells Fargo (WFC) is a mega-cap company in the Diversified Banks industry, part of the Financials sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $260.27B.

In its latest reported year it generated about $85.06B in revenue.

Our model rates WFC Favorable (68/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Revenue Growth
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3Y CAGR

-1.2%

Revenue moved from $88.27B in 2016 to $85.06B in 2019, a -1.2% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a strong 72.7% year over year. Consistent top-line growth is one sign of healthy demand.

Profitability
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Gross Margin

Operating Margin

25.3%

Net Margin

22.2%

ROE

12.0%

Wells Fargo keeps about 22.2% of each sales dollar as net profit. Return on equity is 12.0%. Margins this wide usually signal pricing power or a cost advantage.

Debt Analysis
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Total Debt

$183.94B

Net Debt

$183.94B

Net Debt / EBITDA

Debt / Equity

2.35x

Leverage: debt-to-equity is 2.4x. That is elevated leverage, which raises risk if earnings or rates move against it.

Cash Flow Analysis

Operating CF

Free Cash Flow

FCF Margin

Valuation Analysis
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P/E

11.33x

P/S

2.11x

P/B

1.56x

EV / EBITDA

WFC trades at 11.3x trailing earnings (about 9.8x on estimated forward earnings), 2.1x sales, and 1.6x book value. That is an undemanding multiple — potentially cheap if the business is stable.

Metrics vs. Typical Range

Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.

TTM P/E
11.3xCheap
Forward P/E
9.8xCheap
P/S ratio
2.1xFair
Revenue growth
72.7%Strong
EPS growth
15.5%Strong
Gross margin
Net margin
22.2%Strong
ROE
12.0%Average

Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How WFC stacks up against its Financials peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Financials sector (76 S&P 500 companies), WFC ranks #29 of 76 by our overall rating. It trades at a discount versus the sector on earnings (11.3x P/E vs. 15.2x median) with a lower return on equity (12.0% vs. 15.3%) and faster revenue growth (72.7% vs. 9.1%).

P/E vs sector

11.3x

median 15.2x

ROE vs sector

12.0%

median 15.3%

Growth vs sector

72.7%

median 9.1%

Sector rank

#29

of 76 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
WFCThis stock11.3x72.7%Favorable· 68
C15.1x99.2%Favorable· 65
BAC12.6x99.4%Strong· 72
PNC12.9x72.3%Strong· 80
USB11.3x84.1%Strong· 72
TFC10.9x58.2%Strong· 75
AXP20.6x9.4%Neutral· 56
GS17.9x1.3%Neutral· 49
Financials median15.2x9.1%65/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianCBACPNCUSBTFCAXPGSWFCP/E — cheaper ←→ pricierROE — more profitable ↑

The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.

Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Financials companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 76 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

5-Year Projection Model

Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.

2030 price target (Base Case)

$274.38$431.17

vs. $83.84 today · expected CAGR 27%39%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$123.34B$178.84B$259.33B$376.02B$545.23B
Net income$27.14B$39.35B$57.05B$82.72B$119.95B
EPS$8.87$12.86$18.64$27.03$39.20
Share price (low)$62.07$90.00$130.50$189.23$274.38
Share price (high)$97.54$141.43$205.07$297.36$431.17
CAGR (low–high)-26% / 16%4% / 30%16% / 35%23% / 37%27% / 39%

Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.

Bull Case

The case for WFC:

  • Revenue is growing 72.7% a year, a sign of real demand.
  • High net margins (22.2%) point to pricing power or efficiency.
  • Healthy free-cash-flow yield (~7.3%) funds buybacks and dividends.
  • Pays a 2.3% dividend on top of any price gains.
  • Our model's overall read is Favorable (68/100).
Bear Case

The case against WFC:

  • Elevated leverage (debt/equity 2.4x) adds financial risk.
  • Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Key Risks
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Balance-sheet risk — debt/equity of 2.4x magnifies the impact of higher rates or weaker earnings.

Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
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On balance, the fundamentals screen favourably: Wells Fargo is a mega-cap financials business still growing nicely, with solid profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 11.3x earnings, which our model scores Favorable (68/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.