Ellington Residential Mortgage (EARN)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
EARN
Ellington Residential Mortgage
$4.32
+0.35%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $164.18M
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$356.23
+0.76%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $946.93B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 447858% more annual revenue ($186.33B vs $41.59M). JPM leads profitability with a 34.9% profit margin vs -81.2%. JPM trades at a lower P/E of 15.2x. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
EARN
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
JPM
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 68.0%
Earnings expanding 69.8% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 50.4%
Revenue surging 30.4% year-over-year
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -2.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 19.3%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EARN
The strongest argument for EARN centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : JPM
The strongest argument for JPM centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.9% and operating margin at 50.4%. Revenue growth of 30.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EARN
The primary concerns for EARN are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.30 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EARN profiles as a turnaround stock while JPM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
EARN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
JPM is growing revenue faster at 30.4% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
JPM scores higher overall (81/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 34.9% margins and 30.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Ellington Residential Mortgage
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT, a real estate investment trust, specializes in acquiring, investing, and managing residential and real estate-related mortgage assets. The company is headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.
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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