Cohen & Company Inc (COHN)vsInteractive Brokers Group Inc (IBKR)
COHN
Cohen & Company Inc
$9.99
-0.20%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $32.16M
IBKR
Interactive Brokers Group Inc
$77.46
+3.51%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $131.02B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Interactive Brokers Group Inc generates 2186% more annual revenue ($7.06B vs $308.76M). IBKR leads profitability with a 16.7% profit margin vs 5.8%. COHN trades at a lower P/E of 2.1x. IBKR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
COHN
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
IBKR
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
16.8% revenue growth
Strong operational efficiency at 77.7%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 6.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.8% margin — thin
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COHN
The strongest argument for COHN centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 16.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : IBKR
The strongest argument for IBKR centers on Operating Margin, Debt/Equity, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.7% and operating margin at 77.7%. Revenue growth of 13.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COHN
The primary concerns for COHN are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : IBKR
The primary concerns for IBKR are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COHN profiles as a growth stock while IBKR is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
IBKR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.37 — expect wider price swings.
COHN is growing revenue faster at 16.8% — sustainability is the question.
IBKR generates stronger free cash flow (6.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IBKR scores higher overall (66/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 16.7% margins and 13.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Cohen & Company Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Cohen & Company Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with additional offices in New York City; Boca Raton, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; Bethesda, Maryland; Boston, Massachusetts; Paris, France; and London, United Kingdom.
Interactive Brokers Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. is a global automated electronic broker. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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