First Busey Corp (BUSE)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
BUSE
First Busey Corp
$27.58
+0.51%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.43B
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$312.37
-0.41%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $806.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 22132% more annual revenue ($173.56B vs $780.66M). JPM leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 27.6%. JPM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.57. BUSE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
BUSE
Strong Buy76
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 36.4%
Revenue surging 143.4% year-over-year
Keeps 28 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
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : BUSE
The strongest argument for BUSE centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.6% and operating margin at 36.4%. Revenue growth of 143.4% 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 : BUSE
The primary concerns for BUSE are PEG Ratio, 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
BUSE 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.
BUSE is growing revenue faster at 143.4% — sustainability is the question.
BUSE generates stronger free cash flow (49M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BUSE scores higher overall (76/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 27.6% margins and 143.4% 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.
First Busey Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First Busey Corporation is the banking holding company for Busey Bank offering retail and commercial banking products and services to individual, corporate, institutional and government clients in the United States. The company is headquartered in Champaign, Illinois.
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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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