Community Bank System Inc (CBU)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
CBU
Community Bank System Inc
$63.96
+0.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.36B
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$302.10
-1.36%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $820.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 21202% more annual revenue ($173.56B vs $814.75M). JPM leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 26.8%. JPM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.67. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
CBU
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
JPM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 38.0%
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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 43.7%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CBU
The strongest argument for CBU centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.8% and operating margin at 38.0%.
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 43.7%. Revenue growth of 12.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CBU
The primary concerns for CBU are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JPM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
JPM is growing revenue faster at 12.7% — sustainability is the question.
CBU generates stronger free cash flow (72M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
JPM scores higher overall (73/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 33.9% margins and 12.7% 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.
Community Bank System Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Community Bank System, Inc. is the banking holding company for Community Bank, NA providing various banking and other financial services to retail, commercial and municipal clients. The company is headquartered in Onondaga, 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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