JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)vsPeapack-Gladstone Financial (PGC)
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$313.23
+1.29%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $828.64B
PGC
Peapack-Gladstone Financial
$41.75
+0.36%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $758.27M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 63272% more annual revenue ($173.56B vs $273.87M). JPM leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 16.0%. PGC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.64. PGC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
JPM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
PGC
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 86.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 28.1%
Revenue surging 25.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.6% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : PGC
The strongest argument for PGC centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.0% and operating margin at 28.1%. Revenue growth of 25.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : PGC
The primary concerns for PGC are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JPM profiles as a mature stock while PGC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
JPM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
PGC is growing revenue faster at 25.5% — sustainability is the question.
JPM generates stronger free cash flow (368.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PGC scores higher overall (76/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 16.0% margins and 25.5% 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.
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.
Visit Website →Peapack-Gladstone Financial
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation is the banking holding company for Peapack-Gladstone Bank providing private banking and wealth management services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Bedminster, New Jersey.
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