JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)vsSouthState Corporation (SSB)
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$309.25
+1.29%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $828.64B
SSB
SouthState Corporation
$96.55
-1.90%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $9.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 6385% more annual revenue ($173.56B vs $2.68B). SSB leads profitability with a 34.9% profit margin vs 33.9%. SSB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.45. SSB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
JPM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
SSB
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
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 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 50.3%
Earnings expanding 162.1% YoY
Revenue surging 22.8% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : SSB
The strongest argument for SSB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.9% and operating margin at 50.3%. Revenue growth of 22.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SSB
The primary concerns for SSB are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JPM profiles as a mature stock while SSB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
JPM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
SSB is growing revenue faster at 22.8% — sustainability is the question.
JPM generates stronger free cash flow (368.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SSB scores higher overall (81/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 34.9% margins and 22.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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 →SouthState Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
South State Corporation is the banking holding company for South State Bank offering a range of banking products and services. The company is headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida.
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