JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)vsVirtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT)
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$312.37
+2.31%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $806.43B
VIRT
Virtu Financial, Inc.
$52.18
+1.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $12.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 5591% more annual revenue ($173.56B vs $3.05B). JPM leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 18.1%. VIRT trades at a lower P/E of 9.5x. VIRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
JPM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
VIRT
Strong Buy75
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 43.7%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.8%
Revenue surging 30.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 84.3% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 43.7%. Revenue growth of 12.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : VIRT
The strongest argument for VIRT centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.1% and operating margin at 46.8%. Revenue growth of 30.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.39 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : VIRT
The primary concerns for VIRT are Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.68 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JPM profiles as a mature stock while VIRT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
JPM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
VIRT is growing revenue faster at 30.3% — sustainability is the question.
VIRT generates stronger free cash flow (-32M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VIRT scores higher overall (75/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 18.1% margins and 30.3% 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 →Virtu Financial, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Virtu Financial, Inc., a financial services company, provides data, analytics and connectivity products and execution services to clients around the world. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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