ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (CNOB)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
CNOB
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.
$32.57
-1.27%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.53B
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$339.45
+1.05%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $902.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 42926% more annual revenue ($190.73B vs $443.30M). CNOB leads profitability with a 36.1% profit margin vs 34.6%. JPM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.57. CNOB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (B+).
CNOB
Strong Buy80
out of 100
Grade: B+
JPM
Strong Buy71
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
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 55.2%
Revenue surging 134.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 47.5% YoY
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.2% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CNOB
The strongest argument for CNOB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.1% and operating margin at 55.2%. Revenue growth of 134.2% 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 34.6% and operating margin at 42.6%. Revenue growth of 10.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CNOB
The primary concerns for CNOB are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
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
CNOB profiles as a growth stock while JPM is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CNOB carries more volatility with a beta of 1.07 — expect wider price swings.
CNOB is growing revenue faster at 134.2% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
CNOB scores higher overall (80/100 vs 71/100), backed by strong 36.1% margins and 134.2% 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.
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for ConnectOne Bank, a licensed commercial bank offering a variety of commercial banking products and services. The company is headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
JPMorgan Chase & Co
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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