Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc (BLX)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
BLX
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc
$55.18
+0.68%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.09B
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$362.84
-0.07%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $916.31B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 56644% more annual revenue ($186.33B vs $328.36M). BLX leads profitability with a 71.2% profit margin vs 34.9%. JPM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.72. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
BLX
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
JPM
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 71 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 74.4%
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.5% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BLX
The strongest argument for BLX centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 71.2% and operating margin at 74.4%.
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 : BLX
The primary concerns for BLX are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.53 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
BLX profiles as a mature stock while JPM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
JPM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
JPM is growing revenue faster at 30.4% — sustainability is the question.
BLX generates stronger free cash flow (53M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JPM scores higher overall (81/100 vs 62/100), 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.
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, SA, a multinational bank, is primarily engaged in financing foreign trade in Latin America and the Caribbean. The company is headquartered in Panama City, the Republic of Panama.
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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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