Glacier Bancorp Inc (GBCI)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
GBCI
Glacier Bancorp Inc
$48.14
-2.65%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.26B
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$309.25
+1.29%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $828.64B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 16611% more annual revenue ($173.56B vs $1.04B). JPM leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 25.7%. JPM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.65. GBCI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
GBCI
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
JPM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 41.0%
Revenue surging 41.4% year-over-year
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 31.1% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.0%
Generating 368.4B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.1% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GBCI
The strongest argument for GBCI centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.7% and operating margin at 41.0%. Revenue growth of 41.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 43.0%. Revenue growth of 12.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GBCI
The primary concerns for GBCI are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GBCI profiles as a growth stock while JPM is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
JPM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
GBCI is growing revenue faster at 41.4% — sustainability is the question.
JPM generates stronger free cash flow (368.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GBCI scores higher overall (77/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 25.7% margins and 41.4% 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.
Glacier Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. is the bank holding company for Glacier Bank providing commercial banking services to individuals, small and medium-sized businesses, community organizations, and public entities in the United States. The company is headquartered in Kalispell, Montana.
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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