Cohen & Company Inc (COHN)vsCharles Schwab Corp (SCHW)
COHN
Cohen & Company Inc
$9.99
-0.20%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $32.16M
SCHW
Charles Schwab Corp
$89.27
+0.64%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $152.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Charles Schwab Corp generates 8664% more annual revenue ($27.06B vs $308.76M). SCHW leads profitability with a 39.3% profit margin vs 5.8%. COHN trades at a lower P/E of 2.1x. SCHW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (B+).
COHN
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
SCHW
Strong Buy80
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
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 52.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.8% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : SCHW
The strongest argument for SCHW centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 39.3% and operating margin at 52.7%. Revenue growth of 16.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COHN
The primary concerns for COHN are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : SCHW
The primary concerns for SCHW are Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COHN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.03 — expect wider price swings.
SCHW is growing revenue faster at 16.9% — sustainability is the question.
COHN generates stronger free cash flow (4M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor CAPITAL MARKETS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SCHW scores higher overall (80/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 39.3% margins and 16.9% 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.
Charles Schwab Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
The Charles Schwab Corporation is an American multinational financial services company. It offers banking, commercial banking, an electronic trading platform, and wealth management advisory services to both retail and institutional clients.
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