AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (AB)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
AB
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P.
$39.48
-1.05%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.63B
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$313.23
-0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $828.64B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 52058% more annual revenue ($173.56B vs $332.76M). AB leads profitability with a 90.1% profit margin vs 33.9%. AB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.71. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
AB
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
JPM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 90 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 100.0%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 40.3%
Earnings declined 3.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AB
The strongest argument for AB centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 90.1% and operating margin at 100.0%. PEG of 0.71 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 33.9% and operating margin at 43.0%. Revenue growth of 12.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AB
The primary concerns for AB are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
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 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
JPM is growing revenue faster at 12.7% — 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 55/100), backed by strong 33.9% margins and 12.7% 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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