JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)vsSouthern First Bancshares Inc (SFST)
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$313.23
+1.29%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $828.64B
SFST
Southern First Bancshares Inc
$55.85
-3.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $532.51M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 142289% more annual revenue ($173.56B vs $121.89M). JPM leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 28.7%. JPM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.65. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
JPM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
SFST
Strong Buy71
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
Strong operational efficiency at 41.2%
Earnings expanding 83.1% YoY
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 26.2% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : SFST
The strongest argument for SFST centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.7% and operating margin at 41.2%. Revenue growth of 26.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SFST
The primary concerns for SFST are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JPM profiles as a mature stock while SFST is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
JPM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
SFST is growing revenue faster at 26.2% — sustainability is the question.
JPM generates stronger free cash flow (368.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JPM scores higher overall (73/100 vs 71/100), backed by strong 33.9% margins and 12.7% 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 →Southern First Bancshares Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. is the banking holding company for Southern First Bank offering various banking products and services to the general public in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. The company is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
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