Jefferies Financial Group Inc (JEF)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
JEF
Jefferies Financial Group Inc
$51.96
-3.65%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $11.33B
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$356.23
+0.76%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $946.93B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 3349% more annual revenue ($186.33B vs $5.40B). JPM leads profitability with a 34.9% profit margin vs 23.0%. JEF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.23. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
JEF
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
JPM
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 35.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 159.8% YoY
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 1.6B in free cash flow
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
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : JEF
The strongest argument for JEF centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.0% and operating margin at 16.9%. Revenue growth of 35.0% 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 34.9% and operating margin at 50.4%. Revenue growth of 30.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : JEF
The primary concerns for JEF are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.48 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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
JEF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.50 — expect wider price swings.
JEF is growing revenue faster at 35.0% — sustainability is the question.
JEF generates stronger free cash flow (1.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
JPM scores higher overall (81/100 vs 77/100), backed by strong 34.9% margins and 30.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Jefferies Financial Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is engaged in investment banking and capital markets, asset management, and direct investment businesses in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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