Ames National Corporation (ATLO)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
ATLO
Ames National Corporation
$33.86
+0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $286.18M
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$343.54
+1.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $902.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 249658% more annual revenue ($190.73B vs $76.37M). JPM leads profitability with a 34.6% profit margin vs 33.3%. ATLO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.03. ATLO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
ATLO
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
JPM
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.4%
Earnings expanding 55.2% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 27.6% year-over-year
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ATLO
The strongest argument for ATLO centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.3% and operating margin at 46.4%. Revenue growth of 27.6% 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 34.6% and operating margin at 42.6%. Revenue growth of 10.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ATLO
The primary concerns for ATLO are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.32 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATLO profiles as a growth 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.
ATLO is growing revenue faster at 27.6% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
ATLO scores higher overall (75/100 vs 71/100), backed by strong 33.3% margins and 27.6% 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.
Ames National Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Ames National Corporation is a multi-bank holding company offering banking products and services primarily in Adams, Boone, Clarke, Hancock, Polk, Marshall, Ringgold, Story, Taylor and Union counties in central, north-central counties. and south. --Central Iowa. The company is headquartered in Ames, Iowa.
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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