Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
CSWC
Capital Southwest Corporation
$24.00
+2.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.42B
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$313.23
+1.29%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $828.64B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 76444% more annual revenue ($173.56B vs $226.75M). CSWC leads profitability with a 45.5% profit margin vs 33.9%. JPM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.65. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
CSWC
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
JPM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 46 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 75.8%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 28.7% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.0%
Generating 368.4B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 4.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CSWC
The strongest argument for CSWC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 45.5% and operating margin at 75.8%.
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 43.0%. Revenue growth of 12.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CSWC
The primary concerns for CSWC are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CSWC profiles as a declining stock while JPM is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
JPM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
JPM is growing revenue faster at 12.7% — sustainability is the question.
JPM generates stronger free cash flow (368.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JPM scores higher overall (73/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 33.9% margins and 12.7% 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.
Capital Southwest Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) is a leading publicly traded business development company dedicated to providing customized financing solutions to middle-market enterprises. The firm focuses on strategic debt and equity investments, targeting growth sectors such as healthcare, technology, and manufacturing, with the goal of delivering compelling risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. Leveraging extensive industry relationships and private equity expertise, CSWC actively fosters operational improvements and long-term value creation for its portfolio companies, establishing itself as a trusted partner in their expansion efforts.
Visit Website →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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