JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)vsPayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL)
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$356.40
-0.82%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $916.31B
PYPL
PayPal Holdings Inc
$59.78
+3.19%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $48.94B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 446% more annual revenue ($186.33B vs $34.13B). JPM leads profitability with a 34.9% profit margin vs 14.4%. PYPL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
JPM
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
PYPL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
4.8% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Earnings declined 3.1%
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 34.9% and operating margin at 50.4%. Revenue growth of 30.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PYPL
The strongest argument for PYPL centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Price/Book. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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.
Bear Case : PYPL
The primary concerns for PYPL are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JPM profiles as a growth stock while PYPL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PYPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — expect wider price swings.
JPM is growing revenue faster at 30.4% — sustainability is the question.
PYPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JPM scores higher overall (81/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 34.9% margins and 30.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
PayPal Holdings, Inc. is an American company operating an online payments system in the majority of countries that support online money transfers, and serves as an electronic alternative to traditional paper methods like checks and money orders. The company operates as a payment processor for online vendors, auction sites, and many other commercial users, for which it charges a fee.
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