Axa Equitable Holdings Inc (EQH)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
EQH
Axa Equitable Holdings Inc
$48.35
-2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $13.37B
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$344.77
-3.53%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $900.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 1545% more annual revenue ($186.33B vs $11.32B). JPM leads profitability with a 34.9% profit margin vs -7.3%. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
EQH
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D
JPM
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 1244.0% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 22.4%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 50.4%
Revenue surging 30.4% year-over-year
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -301.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 7.6%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EQH
The strongest argument for EQH centers on EPS Growth, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : JPM
The strongest argument for JPM centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.9% and operating margin at 50.4%. Revenue growth of 30.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EQH
The primary concerns for EQH are Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 25.37 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.30 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EQH profiles as a turnaround stock while JPM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
EQH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — expect wider price swings.
JPM is growing revenue faster at 30.4% — sustainability is the question.
EQH generates stronger free cash flow (490M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JPM scores higher overall (81/100 vs 45/100), backed by strong 34.9% margins and 30.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Axa Equitable Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Equitable Holdings, Inc. is a globally diversified financial services company. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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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