First Horizon Corporation (FHN)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
FHN
First Horizon Corporation
$24.16
-0.37%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $11.93B
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$312.37
+2.31%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $806.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 4962% more annual revenue ($173.56B vs $3.43B). JPM leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 29.9%. JPM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.57. FHN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
FHN
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
JPM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 42.9%
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 29.3% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.7%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
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 : FHN
The strongest argument for FHN centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.9% and operating margin at 42.9%.
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 43.7%. Revenue growth of 12.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FHN
The primary concerns for FHN are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.39 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JPM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
JPM is growing revenue faster at 12.7% — sustainability is the question.
FHN generates stronger free cash flow (270M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
FHN scores higher overall (75/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 29.9% margins. 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.
First Horizon Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First Horizon Corporation is the banking holding company for First Horizon Bank providing various financial services. The company is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.
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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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