Jefferson Capital, Inc. Common Stock (JCAP)vsMastercard Inc (MA)
JCAP
Jefferson Capital, Inc. Common Stock
$20.36
-0.83%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.19B
MA
Mastercard Inc
$562.75
+0.10%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $480.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Mastercard Inc generates 5327% more annual revenue ($33.94B vs $625.35M). MA leads profitability with a 45.9% profit margin vs 25.8%. JCAP trades at a lower P/E of 3.7x. MA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
JCAP
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
MA
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 47.3%
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 232 in profit
Keeps 46 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 60.8%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
15.8% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 74.2x book value
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : JCAP
The strongest argument for JCAP centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.8% and operating margin at 47.3%. Revenue growth of 11.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MA
The strongest argument for MA centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 45.9% and operating margin at 60.8%. Revenue growth of 15.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : JCAP
The primary concerns for JCAP are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.25 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MA
The primary concerns for MA are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 2.82 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JCAP profiles as a mature stock while MA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MA is growing revenue faster at 15.8% — sustainability is the question.
MA generates stronger free cash flow (2.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor CREDIT SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
MA scores higher overall (70/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 45.9% margins and 15.8% 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.
Jefferson Capital, Inc. Common Stock
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Jernigan Capital is a real estate investment trust listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: JCAP) that provides debt and equity capital to private developers, owners and operators of storage facilities with a view to eventual freehold ownership of the facilities financed by the Company.
Mastercard Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Mastercard Incorporated is an American multinational financial services corporation headquartered in the Mastercard International Global Headquarters in Purchase, New York. The Global Operations Headquarters is located in O'Fallon, Missouri, a municipality of St. Charles County, Missouri. Throughout the world, its principal business is to process payments between the banks of merchants and the card-issuing banks or credit unions of the purchasers who use the Mastercard brand debit, credit and prepaid cards to make purchases. Mastercard Worldwide has been a publicly traded company since 2006.
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