Cohen & Company Inc (COHN)vsInteractive Brokers Group Inc (IBKR)
COHN
Cohen & Company Inc
$12.52
-13.48%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $46.72M
IBKR
Interactive Brokers Group Inc
$88.63
+1.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $158.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Interactive Brokers Group Inc generates 2197% more annual revenue ($6.87B vs $298.96M). IBKR leads profitability with a 16.4% profit margin vs 5.2%. COHN trades at a lower P/E of 3.2x. IBKR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
COHN
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
IBKR
Strong Buy68
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
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Revenue surging 107.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 120.5% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 76.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 23.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 36.9% YoY
Generating 3.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.2% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COHN
The strongest argument for COHN centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 107.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : IBKR
The strongest argument for IBKR centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.4% and operating margin at 76.8%. Revenue growth of 23.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COHN
The primary concerns for COHN are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : IBKR
The primary concerns for IBKR are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 7.69 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COHN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while IBKR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
IBKR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — expect wider price swings.
COHN is growing revenue faster at 107.3% — sustainability is the question.
IBKR generates stronger free cash flow (3.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IBKR scores higher overall (68/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 16.4% margins and 23.7% 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.
Cohen & Company Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Cohen & Company Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with additional offices in New York City; Boca Raton, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; Bethesda, Maryland; Boston, Massachusetts; Paris, France; and London, United Kingdom.
Interactive Brokers Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. is a global automated electronic broker. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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