Ares Management LP (ARES)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
ARES
Ares Management LP
$126.67
-1.54%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $41.07B
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$340.07
-3.42%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $946.93B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 3012% more annual revenue ($186.33B vs $5.99B). JPM leads profitability with a 34.9% profit margin vs 10.6%. ARES appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
ARES
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
JPM
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 50.4%
Revenue surging 30.4% year-over-year
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 11.4x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARES
The strongest argument for ARES centers on PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.92 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 34.9% and operating margin at 50.4%. Revenue growth of 30.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ARES
The primary concerns for ARES are Price/Book, P/E Ratio, Free Cash Flow. A P/E of 56.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 3.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.30 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARES profiles as a value stock while JPM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ARES carries more volatility with a beta of 1.52 — expect wider price swings.
JPM is growing revenue faster at 30.4% — sustainability is the question.
ARES generates stronger free cash flow (-384M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JPM scores higher overall (81/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 34.9% margins and 30.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Ares Management LP
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Ares Management Corporation is an alternative asset manager in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
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.
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