Essent Group Ltd (ESNT)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
ESNT
Essent Group Ltd
$67.71
-0.78%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.90B
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$338.01
-0.76%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $895.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 14317% more annual revenue ($190.73B vs $1.32B). ESNT leads profitability with a 51.4% profit margin vs 34.6%. ESNT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.84. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
ESNT
Strong Buy73
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 51 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 65.7%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
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
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ESNT
The strongest argument for ESNT centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 51.4% and operating margin at 65.7%. Revenue growth of 13.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : ESNT
The primary concerns for ESNT are Piotroski F-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.
ESNT is growing revenue faster at 13.6% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor INSURANCE - SPECIALTY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ESNT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 51.4% margins and 13.6% 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.
Essent Group Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
Essent Group Ltd., provides private mortgage insurance and reinsurance for mortgages secured by residential properties located in the United States. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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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