Essent Group Ltd (ESNT)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
ESNT
Essent Group Ltd
$61.41
+2.06%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.64B
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$314.90
+1.78%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $824.35B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 13664% more annual revenue ($173.56B vs $1.26B). ESNT leads profitability with a 54.7% profit margin vs 33.9%. ESNT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.84. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
ESNT
Strong Buy67
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
Keeps 55 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 61.7%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
0.9% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 0.8%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ESNT
The strongest argument for ESNT centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 54.7% and operating margin at 61.7%. PEG of 0.84 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : ESNT
The primary concerns for ESNT are EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ESNT profiles as a declining 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.
JPM is growing revenue faster at 12.7% — sustainability is the question.
ESNT generates stronger free cash flow (228M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JPM scores higher overall (73/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 33.9% margins and 12.7% 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.
Essent Group Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
Essent Group Ltd., provides private mortgage insurance and reinsurance for mortgages secured by residential properties located in the United States. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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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