FS Bancorp Inc (FSBW)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
FSBW
FS Bancorp Inc
$43.21
+0.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $346.33M
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$342.98
-0.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $895.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 131712% more annual revenue ($190.73B vs $144.70M). JPM leads profitability with a 34.6% profit margin vs 20.1%. FSBW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.35. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
FSBW
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
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 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 22.6%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 42.6%
Generating 33.2B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 0.6%
Earnings declined 46.6%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FSBW
The strongest argument for FSBW centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.1% and operating margin at 22.6%. PEG of 1.35 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : FSBW
The primary concerns for FSBW are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth.
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
FSBW profiles as a declining stock while JPM is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
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 56/100), backed by strong 34.6% margins and 10.2% 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.
FS Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
FS Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company for 1st Security Bank of Washington providing banking and financial services to local families, local and regional businesses, and industry niches. The company is headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.
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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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