AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (AB)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
AB
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P.
$35.05
-0.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.24B
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$338.01
-0.76%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $895.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 238325% more annual revenue ($190.73B vs $80.00M). AB leads profitability with a 390.6% profit margin vs 34.6%. AB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.63. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
AB
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
JPM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 391 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 100.0%
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 42.6%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 40.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AB
The strongest argument for AB centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 390.6% and operating margin at 100.0%. PEG of 0.63 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : JPM
The strongest argument for JPM centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.6% and operating margin at 42.6%. Revenue growth of 10.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AB
The primary concerns for AB are Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.32 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AB profiles as a declining stock while JPM is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
JPM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
JPM is growing revenue faster at 10.2% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
JPM scores higher overall (73/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 34.6% margins and 10.2% revenue growth. 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.
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
AllianceBernstein Holding LP is a publicly owned investment manager. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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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