Lexinfintech Holdings Ltd (LX)vsSynchrony Financial (SYF)
LX
Lexinfintech Holdings Ltd
$2.07
-7.59%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $341.11M
SYF
Synchrony Financial
$70.77
+1.55%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $24.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lexinfintech Holdings Ltd generates 35% more annual revenue ($13.36B vs $9.89B). SYF leads profitability with a 36.4% profit margin vs 10.8%. LX trades at a lower P/E of 1.7x. SYF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
LX
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
SYF
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 48.0%
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 20.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 2.3%
Earnings declined 50.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LX
The strongest argument for LX centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : SYF
The strongest argument for SYF centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.4% and operating margin at 48.0%.
Bear Case : LX
The primary concerns for LX are Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SYF
The primary concerns for SYF are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LX profiles as a value stock while SYF is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
SYF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
LX is growing revenue faster at 6.6% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor CREDIT SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SYF scores higher overall (77/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 36.4% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Lexinfintech Holdings Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · China
LexinFintech Holdings Ltd., is an online consumer finance and consumer platform for young professionals in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Shenzhen, the People's Republic of China.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Synchrony Financial is a consumer financial services company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, United States. The company offers consumer financing products, including credit, promotional financing and loyalty programs, installment lending to industries, and FDIC-insured consumer savings products through Synchrony Bank, its wholly owned online bank subsidiary.
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