Axos Financial Inc (AX)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
AX
Axos Financial Inc
$92.67
+0.23%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.26B
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$334.51
-0.84%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $895.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 13727% more annual revenue ($190.73B vs $1.38B). AX leads profitability with a 35.5% profit margin vs 34.6%. AX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.95. AX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
AX
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.0%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
18.1% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 42.6%
Generating 33.2B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AX
The strongest argument for AX centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.5% and operating margin at 45.0%. Revenue growth of 18.1% 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 34.6% and operating margin at 42.6%. Revenue growth of 10.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AX
The primary concerns for AX are Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.32 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AX profiles as a growth stock while JPM is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
AX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.29 — expect wider price swings.
AX is growing revenue faster at 18.1% — sustainability is the question.
JPM generates stronger free cash flow (33.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AX scores higher overall (79/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 35.5% margins and 18.1% 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.
Axos Financial Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Axos Financial, Inc. offers commercial and consumer banking products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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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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