JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)vsPinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (PNFP)
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$309.25
+1.29%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $828.64B
PNFP
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.
$97.71
-1.20%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $14.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 6465% more annual revenue ($173.56B vs $2.64B). JPM leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 24.7%. PNFP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.42. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
JPM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
PNFP
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
Strong operational efficiency at 46.9%
Revenue surging 155.9% year-over-year
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 6.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 49.7%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : PNFP
The strongest argument for PNFP centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.7% and operating margin at 46.9%. Revenue growth of 155.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : PNFP
The primary concerns for PNFP are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JPM profiles as a mature stock while PNFP is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
JPM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
PNFP is growing revenue faster at 155.9% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
JPM scores higher overall (73/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 33.9% margins and 12.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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 →Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc., is the banking holding company for Pinnacle Bank offering various banking products and services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
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