Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc (APAM)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
APAM
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc
$36.63
-3.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.60B
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$313.23
+1.29%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $828.64B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 14403% more annual revenue ($173.56B vs $1.20B). JPM leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 24.3%. APAM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.38. APAM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
APAM
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
JPM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 49 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 39.2%
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 35.8% YoY
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
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APAM
The strongest argument for APAM centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.3% and operating margin at 39.2%. Revenue growth of 12.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : APAM
The primary concerns for APAM are Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
APAM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.75 — expect wider price swings.
APAM is growing revenue faster at 12.9% — sustainability is the question.
JPM generates stronger free cash flow (368.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
APAM scores higher overall (77/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 24.3% margins and 12.9% 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.
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with additional offices in Atlanta, Georgia; New York City; San Francisco, California; Leawood, Kansas; and London, United Kingdom.
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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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