First United Corporation (FUNC)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
FUNC
First United Corporation
$45.83
-0.43%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $284.49M
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$339.45
+1.05%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $902.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 208370% more annual revenue ($190.73B vs $91.49M). JPM leads profitability with a 34.6% profit margin vs 27.6%. FUNC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
FUNC
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
JPM
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 41.9%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
4.8% revenue growth
3.9% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FUNC
The strongest argument for FUNC centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.6% and operating margin at 41.9%. PEG of 0.33 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 34.6% and operating margin at 42.6%. Revenue growth of 10.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FUNC
The primary concerns for FUNC are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
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
FUNC profiles as a value stock while JPM is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
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 63/100), 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.
First United Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First United Corporation is the banking holding company for First United Bank & Trust providing various retail and commercial banking services to businesses and individuals. The company is headquartered in Oakland, Maryland.
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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