JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)vsPayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL)
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$286.56
+1.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $772.86B
PYPL
PayPal Holdings Inc
$44.01
+3.36%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $41.18B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 407% more annual revenue ($168.24B vs $33.17B). JPM leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 15.8%. PYPL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.70. PYPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
JPM
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
PYPL
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-111.5%
Fair Value
$135.46
Current Price
$286.56
$151.10 premium
Margin of Safety
+82.6%
Fair Value
$253.19
Current Price
$44.01
$209.18 discount
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 41.1%
Generating 368.4B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 39.4% YoY
Generating 2.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.5% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Earnings declined 3.6%
3.7% revenue growth
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 41.1%.
Bull Case : PYPL
The strongest argument for PYPL centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.8% and operating margin at 17.5%. PEG of 0.70 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : PYPL
The primary concerns for PYPL are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PYPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.46 — expect wider price swings.
PYPL is growing revenue faster at 3.7% — sustainability is the question.
JPM generates stronger free cash flow (368.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
PYPL scores higher overall (78/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 15.8% margins. 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.
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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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