Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp (AUB)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
AUB
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp
$37.96
+0.53%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.77B
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$312.37
+2.31%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $806.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 12286% more annual revenue ($173.56B vs $1.40B). JPM leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 24.7%. AUB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.09. AUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
AUB
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
JPM
Strong Buy73
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 51.0%
Revenue surging 86.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 61.5% YoY
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.7%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
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 : AUB
The strongest argument for AUB centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.7% and operating margin at 51.0%. Revenue growth of 86.2% 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 33.9% and operating margin at 43.7%. Revenue growth of 12.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AUB
The primary concerns for AUB are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.39 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AUB profiles as a growth stock while JPM is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
JPM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
AUB is growing revenue faster at 86.2% — sustainability is the question.
AUB generates stronger free cash flow (120M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AUB scores higher overall (79/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 24.7% margins and 86.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation is the holding company of Atlantic Union Bank providing related banking and financial services to consumers and businesses. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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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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