JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)vsPlumas Bancorp (PLBC)
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$309.25
+1.29%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $828.64B
PLBC
Plumas Bancorp
$50.87
-2.19%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $362.98M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 176265% more annual revenue ($173.56B vs $98.41M). JPM leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 32.7%. PLBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.49. PLBC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
JPM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
PLBC
Strong Buy75
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 51.8%
Revenue surging 32.4% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
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 : PLBC
The strongest argument for PLBC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.7% and operating margin at 51.8%. Revenue growth of 32.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : PLBC
The primary concerns for PLBC are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JPM profiles as a mature stock while PLBC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
JPM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
PLBC is growing revenue faster at 32.4% — sustainability is the question.
JPM generates stronger free cash flow (368.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PLBC scores higher overall (75/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 32.7% margins and 32.4% 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.
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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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Plumas Bancorp is the banking holding company for Plumas Bank offering various banking products and services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals in Northeast California and Northwest Nevada. The company is headquartered in Reno, Nevada.
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