Affirm Holdings Inc (AFRM)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
AFRM
Affirm Holdings Inc
$71.77
+1.01%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $24.03B
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$340.07
-3.42%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $946.93B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 4273% more annual revenue ($186.33B vs $4.26B). AFRM leads profitability with a 45.3% profit margin vs 34.9%. JPM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.64. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
AFRM
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
JPM
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Keeps 45 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 33.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 2187.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 50.4%
Revenue surging 30.4% year-over-year
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AFRM
The strongest argument for AFRM centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 45.3% and operating margin at 12.6%. Revenue growth of 33.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : JPM
The strongest argument for JPM centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.9% and operating margin at 50.4%. Revenue growth of 30.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AFRM
The primary concerns for AFRM are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 1.79 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.30 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AFRM carries more volatility with a beta of 3.61 — expect wider price swings.
AFRM is growing revenue faster at 33.0% — sustainability is the question.
AFRM generates stronger free cash flow (229M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor CREDIT SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
JPM scores higher overall (81/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 34.9% margins and 30.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Strong 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.
Affirm Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Affirm Holdings, Inc. operates a platform for digital and mobile commerce in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an American multinational investment bank and financial services holding company headquartered in New York City. JPMorgan Chase is incorporated in Delaware. As a Bulge Bracket bank, it is a major provider of various investment banking and financial services. It is one of America's Big Four banks, along with Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo. JPMorgan Chase is considered to be a universal bank and a custodian bank. The J.P. Morgan brand is used by the investment banking, asset management, private banking, private wealth management, and treasury services divisions.
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