Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
CSWC
Capital Southwest Corporation
$23.17
-1.03%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.47B
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$337.09
-1.90%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $902.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 80308% more annual revenue ($190.73B vs $237.21M). CSWC leads profitability with a 46.7% profit margin vs 34.6%. JPM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.57. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
CSWC
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
JPM
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 47 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 87.6%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 17.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CSWC
The strongest argument for CSWC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 46.7% and operating margin at 87.6%.
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 : CSWC
The primary concerns for CSWC are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
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
JPM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
JPM is growing revenue faster at 10.2% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
JPM scores higher overall (71/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 34.6% margins and 10.2% 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.
Capital Southwest Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) is a leading publicly traded business development company that specializes in providing customized financing solutions for middle-market enterprises. With a diversified investment portfolio that spans debt and equity across critical sectors including healthcare, technology, and manufacturing, CSWC aims to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns to its investors. The company leverages its extensive industry knowledge and strategic networks to not only foster operational efficiencies within its portfolio but also drive sustainable growth, positioning itself as a vital partner in the dynamic business environment.
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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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