ALLY vs. PNC: Ally Financial vs. PNC Financial Services Stock Comparison
This page compares Ally Financial (ALLY) with PNC Financial Services (PNC) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | ALLY | PNC |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 24.22% | 38.21% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | ALLY | PNC |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 29.99% | 21.70% |
| Beta | 1.10 | 0.91 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 3.48M | 2.11M |
Company Profile
Ally Financial (ALLY) and PNC Financial Services (PNC) share the Financials sector but sit in different industry groups — ALLY in Financial Services and PNC in Banks.
| Profile Item | ALLY | PNC |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Ally Financial Inc. | The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Financials | Financials |
| GICS Industry Group | Financial Services | Banks |
| GICS Industry | Consumer Finance | Banks |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Consumer Finance | Diversified Banks |
| Market Capitalization | 13.60 billion USD | 95.44 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | January 28, 2014 | November 17, 1975 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Ally Financial (ALLY) at 10.77 and PNC Financial Services (PNC) at 13.81 land around their industries’ usual P/E ratio levels — neither is getting a clear earnings-multiple discount or premium versus peers.
ALLY
Financial Services industry group
10.77
- Max
- 47.33
- Q3
- 25.83
- Median
- 14.56
- ALLY
- 10.77
- Q1
- 9.03
- Min
- 0.60
PNC
Banks industry group
13.81
- Max
- 21.53
- Q3
- 15.41
- PNC
- 13.81
- Median
- 12.95
- Q1
- 11.19
- Min
- 6.13
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Ally Financial (ALLY) shows P/S ratio of 1.77; for PNC Financial Services (PNC) the multiple is skipped — in Banks, income is dominated by interest spread rather than a conventional revenue line, so pricing per dollar of sales loses meaning and book- or earnings-based multiples carry the comparison.
ALLY
Financial Services industry group
1.77
- Max
- 9.45
- Q3
- 4.84
- Median
- 2.86
- ALLY
- 1.77
- Q1
- 1.48
- Min
- -1.12
PNC
Banks industry group
--
- PNC
- --
- Max
- --
- Q3
- --
- Median
- --
- Q1
- --
- Min
- --
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
On P/B ratio, both Ally Financial (ALLY) at 1.03 and PNC Financial Services (PNC) at 1.50 are valued close to their industries’ norm against book — neither stands out from peers.
ALLY
Financial Services industry group
1.03
- Max
- 7.24
- Q3
- 3.50
- Median
- 1.63
- ALLY
- 1.03
- Q1
- 0.92
- Min
- 0.00
PNC
Banks industry group
1.50
- Max
- 2.22
- Q3
- 1.58
- PNC
- 1.50
- Median
- 1.30
- Q1
- 1.13
- Min
- 0.64
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | ALLY | PNC |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 10.77 | 13.81 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.77 | -- |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 1.03 | 1.50 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | -- | -- |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both Ally Financial (ALLY) at 9.36% and PNC Financial Services (PNC) at 12.10% land near their industries’ usual ROE ranges, so capital efficiency looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.
ALLY
Financial Services industry group
9.36%
- Max
- 42.17%
- Q3
- 21.40%
- Median
- 12.18%
- ALLY
- 9.36%
- Q1
- 5.01%
- Min
- -18.74%
PNC
Banks industry group
12.10%
- Max
- 19.15%
- Q3
- 13.07%
- PNC
- 12.10%
- Median
- 10.82%
- Q1
- 8.57%
- Min
- 3.15%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Ally Financial (ALLY) at 18.16% and PNC Financial Services (PNC) at 31.31% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.
ALLY
Financial Services industry group
18.16%
- Max
- 66.55%
- Q3
- 30.41%
- ALLY
- 18.16%
- Median
- 16.58%
- Q1
- 4.49%
- Min
- -26.88%
PNC
Banks industry group
31.31%
- Max
- 47.55%
- Q3
- 34.61%
- PNC
- 31.31%
- Median
- 30.31%
- Q1
- 25.62%
- Min
- 12.76%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Ally Financial (ALLY) reports operating margin of 21.02%; PNC Financial Services (PNC) doesn’t report a comparable line — in Banks, funding costs sit inside the core business rather than below an operating line, so profitability is better judged on net margin or ROE.
ALLY
Financial Services industry group
21.02%
- Max
- 95.95%
- Q3
- 50.01%
- Median
- 27.45%
- ALLY
- 21.02%
- Q1
- 12.28%
- Min
- -36.26%
PNC
Banks industry group
--
- PNC
- --
- Max
- --
- Q3
- --
- Median
- --
- Q1
- --
- Min
- --
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | ALLY | PNC |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 9.36% | 12.10% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 0.72% | 1.26% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 18.16% | 31.31% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 21.02% | -- |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | ALLY | PNC |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | -1.43% | 10.90% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | -1.73% | 3.01% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | ALLY | PNC |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 31.67% | 20.74% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -22.19% | 6.20% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
current ratio doesn’t apply on either side: Ally Financial (ALLY) in Financial Services and PNC Financial Services (PNC) in Banks both report balance sheets without a current/non-current split, so their short-term liquidity is better judged through regulatory and funding measures.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
debt-to-equity ratio is set aside for both: Ally Financial (ALLY) in Financial Services and PNC Financial Services (PNC) in Banks run businesses where balance-sheet leverage is part of the model, so capital-adequacy and funding measures are the better gauges of balance-sheet risk.
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | ALLY | PNC |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -- | -- |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Both Ally Financial (ALLY) at 2.70% and PNC Financial Services (PNC) at 2.86% pay solid, industry-typical yields, sitting squarely within their peers’ usual range.
ALLY
Financial Services industry group
2.70%
- Max
- 18.40%
- Q3
- 7.73%
- ALLY
- 2.70%
- Median
- 1.93%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
PNC
Banks industry group
2.86%
- Max
- 5.44%
- Q3
- 3.24%
- PNC
- 2.86%
- Median
- 2.58%
- Q1
- 1.71%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Both Ally Financial (ALLY) at 29.13% and PNC Financial Services (PNC) at 38.93% keep payout ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges — dividend policies that share earnings without consuming too much of them.
ALLY
Financial Services industry group
29.13%
- Max
- 228.57%
- Q3
- 95.72%
- ALLY
- 29.13%
- Median
- 25.56%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
PNC
Banks industry group
38.93%
- Max
- 74.88%
- Q3
- 42.57%
- PNC
- 38.93%
- Median
- 29.00%
- Q1
- 19.94%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | ALLY | PNC |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.70% | 2.86% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 29.13% | 38.93% |