Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) — Stock Score Summary

Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 19/100 based on Quality (40/100), Value (36/100), and Momentum (29/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Wells Fargo & Company is a US financial services company. Despite being a large bank, its 'STRONG_SELL' signal and moderate quality score (Q: 33) indicate it does not meet our high-quality bar. Wells Fargo has a history of regulatory issues, suggesting a lack of 'rational capital allocation' and 'owner-operator' mentality focused on long-term value, violating multiple lenses. There's no unpriced macro tailwind that overcomes its inherent quality and governance issues for a high-conviction position.

Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company offering banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance products across the United States. As one of the largest U.S. banks, it maintains a significant market presence through its extensive branch network and strong positions in retail banking and mortgage lending. Despite recent regulatory challenges, Wells Fargo leverages its vast customer base and comprehensive financial offerings to serve individuals, small businesses, and large corporations.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$76.40
Market Cap$233.8B
P/E (TTM)11.52
P/E (Forward)9.49
Price/Book1.40
Return on Equity12.0%
Gross Margin0.0%
Operating Margin29.4%
Revenue Growth5.7%
Dividend Yield2.4%

Wells Fargo & Company operates in the Banks - Diversified industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wells Fargo & Company’s (WFC) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) is 19/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (40), Value (36), and Momentum (29) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Wells Fargo & Company have an economic moat?
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) has a Quality factor score of 40/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Wells Fargo & Company a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 19/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Wells Fargo & Company in?
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Banks - Diversified industry (United States).