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Bank of America (BAC) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC)

This page compares Bank of America (BAC) with Wells Fargo (WFC) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Bank of America (BAC) and Wells Fargo (WFC) are both classified in the Diversified Banks sub-industry within the broader Banks industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

SymbolBACWFC
Company NameBank of America CorporationWells Fargo & Company
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorFinancialsFinancials
GICS Industry GroupBanksBanks
GICS IndustryBanksBanks
GICS Sub-IndustryDiversified BanksDiversified Banks
Market Capitalization359.80 billion USD228.14 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateFebruary 21, 1973June 1, 1972
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

BAC
WFC
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Bank of America (BAC) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolBACWFC
5-Day Price Return1.73%1.39%
13-Week Price Return-3.87%-14.70%
26-Week Price Return-5.46%-13.51%
52-Week Price Return13.25%-1.99%
Month-to-Date Return-5.16%-9.34%
Year-to-Date Return-7.82%-20.01%
10-Day Avg. Volume35.03M19.87M
3-Month Avg. Volume39.69M17.68M
3-Month Volatility24.41%30.43%
Beta1.240.98

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Bank of America (BAC) at 10.50% and Wells Fargo (WFC) at 12.02% post Return on Equity (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on this measure.

BAC

Banks industry group

10.50%

Max
19.43%
Q3
13.59%
Median
10.42%
Q1
8.86%
Min
4.22%

WFC

Banks industry group

12.02%

Max
19.43%
Q3
13.59%
Median
10.42%
Q1
8.86%
Min
4.22%
Bank of America (BAC) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Bank of America (BAC) at 30.16% posts Net Profit Margin (TTM) around its industry mid-range, while Wells Fargo (WFC) at 22.19% drops into the bottom quartile.

BAC

Banks industry group

30.16%

Max
45.10%
Q3
33.38%
Median
28.75%
Q1
23.67%
Min
9.48%

WFC

Banks industry group

22.19%

Max
45.10%
Q3
33.38%
Median
28.75%
Q1
23.67%
Min
9.48%
Bank of America (BAC) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Operating Profit Margin (TTM) isn’t a meaningful figure for either Bank of America (BAC) in Banks or Wells Fargo (WFC) in Banks under our convention.

BAC

Banks industry group

32.74%

Max
59.75%
Q3
42.28%
Median
36.16%
Q1
30.13%
Min
12.28%

WFC

Banks industry group

25.35%

Max
59.75%
Q3
42.28%
Median
36.16%
Q1
30.13%
Min
12.28%
Bank of America (BAC) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolBACWFC
Return on Equity (TTM)10.50%12.02%
Return on Assets (TTM)0.92%1.03%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)30.16%22.19%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)32.74%25.35%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)----

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Current Ratio (MRQ) isn’t a meaningful figure for either Bank of America (BAC) in Banks or Wells Fargo (WFC) in Banks under our convention.

BAC

Banks industry group

--

Max
0.20
Q3
0.16
Median
0.13
Q1
0.09
Min
0.06

WFC

Banks industry group

--

Max
0.20
Q3
0.16
Median
0.13
Q1
0.09
Min
0.06
Bank of America (BAC) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) isn’t a meaningful figure for either Bank of America (BAC) in Banks or Wells Fargo (WFC) in Banks under our convention.

BAC

Banks industry group

2.45

Max
2.32
Q3
0.99
Median
0.21
Q1
0.10
Min
0.00

WFC

Banks industry group

2.53

Max
2.32
Q3
0.99
Median
0.21
Q1
0.10
Min
0.00
Bank of America (BAC) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) isn’t a meaningful figure for either Bank of America (BAC) in Banks or Wells Fargo (WFC) in Banks under our convention.

BAC

Banks industry group

--

Max
1.51
Q3
0.91
Median
0.30
Q1
-0.30
Min
-0.91

WFC

Banks industry group

--

Max
1.51
Q3
0.91
Median
0.30
Q1
-0.30
Min
-0.91
Bank of America (BAC) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolBACWFC
Current Ratio (MRQ)----
Quick Ratio (MRQ)----
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)2.452.53
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)----

Growth

Revenue Growth

Bank of America (BAC) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolBACWFC
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)71.37%52.43%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)99.37%72.75%
3-Year Revenue CAGR0.62%-6.53%
5-Year Revenue CAGR4.74%-1.72%

EPS Growth

Bank of America (BAC) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolBACWFC
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)22.19%14.35%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)18.65%15.48%
3-Year EPS CAGR5.63%22.68%
5-Year EPS CAGR14.32%51.79%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Bank of America (BAC) at 2.66% and Wells Fargo (WFC) at 2.88% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

BAC

Banks industry group

2.66%

Max
5.97%
Q3
3.66%
Median
2.90%
Q1
2.08%
Min
0.00%

WFC

Banks industry group

2.88%

Max
5.97%
Q3
3.66%
Median
2.90%
Q1
2.08%
Min
0.00%
Bank of America (BAC) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Bank of America (BAC) at 30.40% and Wells Fargo (WFC) at 30.20% maintain Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around their industries’ median — balanced dividend policy on both sides, returning cash while leaving part of reported earnings available for reinvestment or balance-sheet flexibility.

BAC

Banks industry group

30.40%

Max
82.25%
Q3
49.73%
Median
36.98%
Q1
27.46%
Min
0.00%

WFC

Banks industry group

30.20%

Max
82.25%
Q3
49.73%
Median
36.98%
Q1
27.46%
Min
0.00%
Bank of America (BAC) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolBACWFC
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.66%2.88%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)30.40%30.20%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Bank of America (BAC) at 11.44 and Wells Fargo (WFC) at 10.49 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.

BAC

Banks industry group

11.44

Max
20.82
Q3
14.78
Median
11.87
Q1
10.36
Min
5.23

WFC

Banks industry group

10.49

Max
20.82
Q3
14.78
Median
11.87
Q1
10.36
Min
5.23
Bank of America (BAC) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) isn’t a meaningful figure for either Bank of America (BAC) in Banks or Wells Fargo (WFC) in Banks under our convention.

BAC

Banks industry group

2.33

Max
4.88
Q3
3.19
Median
2.36
Q1
1.99
Min
0.52

WFC

Banks industry group

1.91

Max
4.88
Q3
3.19
Median
2.36
Q1
1.99
Min
0.52
Bank of America (BAC) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Both Bank of America (BAC) at 1.16 and Wells Fargo (WFC) at 1.37 post Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on book-value multiple.

BAC

Banks industry group

1.16

Max
2.17
Q3
1.47
Median
1.16
Q1
1.00
Min
0.57

WFC

Banks industry group

1.37

Max
2.17
Q3
1.47
Median
1.16
Q1
1.00
Min
0.57
Bank of America (BAC) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolBACWFC
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)11.4410.49
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)2.331.91
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)1.161.37
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)4.0917.16