Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce (CM)vsOracle Corporation (ORCL)
CM
Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce
$108.74
-0.69%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $106.24B
ORCL
Oracle Corporation
$225.78
-5.83%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $545.76B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oracle Corporation generates 130% more annual revenue ($64.08B vs $27.91B). CM leads profitability with a 33.5% profit margin vs 25.3%. ORCL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.24. CM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
CM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
ORCL
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.7% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 42 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.7%
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 21.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 24.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 19.3x book value
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CM
The strongest argument for CM centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.5% and operating margin at 44.7%. Revenue growth of 16.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ORCL
The strongest argument for ORCL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.3% and operating margin at 32.7%. Revenue growth of 21.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CM
The primary concerns for CM are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.66 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : ORCL
The primary concerns for ORCL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.21 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ORCL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.54 — expect wider price swings.
ORCL is growing revenue faster at 21.7% — sustainability is the question.
CM generates stronger free cash flow (-2.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CM scores higher overall (73/100 vs 71/100), backed by strong 33.5% margins and 16.7% 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.
Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, a diversified financial institution, offers a variety of financial products and services to personal, commercial, public sector, and institutional clients in Canada, the United States, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Oracle is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company was formerly headquartered in Redwood Shores, California until December 2020 when it moved its headquarters to Texas. The company sells database software and technology, cloud engineered systems, and enterprise software products, particularly its own brands of database management systems.
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