Alerus Financial Corp (ALRS)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
ALRS
Alerus Financial Corp
$32.27
+0.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $781.23M
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$339.45
+1.05%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $902.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 78748% more annual revenue ($190.73B vs $241.90M). JPM leads profitability with a 34.6% profit margin vs 11.5%. JPM trades at a lower P/E of 14.3x. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
ALRS
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
JPM
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 36.5%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 42.6%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
3.8% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.8% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALRS
The strongest argument for ALRS centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : JPM
The strongest argument for JPM centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.6% and operating margin at 42.6%. Revenue growth of 10.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ALRS
The primary concerns for ALRS are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.32 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALRS profiles as a value stock while JPM is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
JPM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
JPM is growing revenue faster at 10.2% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
JPM scores higher overall (71/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 34.6% margins and 10.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
Alerus Financial Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Alerus Financial Corporation, through its subsidiary, Alerus Financial, National Association, provides various financial services to businesses and consumers. The company is headquartered in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
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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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