Central Pacific Financial Corp (CPF)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
CPF
Central Pacific Financial Corp
$38.47
-1.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $966.35M
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$352.25
+4.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $895.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 65112% more annual revenue ($190.73B vs $292.48M). JPM leads profitability with a 34.6% profit margin vs 29.8%. JPM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.43. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
CPF
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
JPM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 40.3%
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 27.8% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 42.6%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CPF
The strongest argument for CPF centers on P/E Ratio, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.8% and operating margin at 40.3%.
Bull Case : JPM
The strongest argument for JPM centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.6% and operating margin at 42.6%. Revenue growth of 10.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CPF
The primary concerns for CPF are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.32 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JPM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
JPM is growing revenue faster at 10.2% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
JPM scores higher overall (73/100 vs 72/100), backed by strong 34.6% margins and 10.2% 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.
Central Pacific Financial Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Central Pacific Financial Corp. The company is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii.
JPMorgan Chase & Co
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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