Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
GS
Goldman Sachs Group Inc
$1,018.38
-0.63%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $311.24B
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$351.79
+0.27%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $900.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 176% more annual revenue ($186.33B vs $67.57B). JPM leads profitability with a 34.9% profit margin vs 31.0%. GS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.54. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
GS
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
JPM
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 42.3%
Revenue surging 42.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 92.3% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GS
The strongest argument for GS centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.0% and operating margin at 42.3%. Revenue growth of 42.5% 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 34.9% and operating margin at 50.4%. Revenue growth of 30.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GS
The primary concerns for GS are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 6.47 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
GS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.29 — expect wider price swings.
GS is growing revenue faster at 42.5% — sustainability is the question.
GS generates stronger free cash flow (-32.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
GS scores higher overall (81/100 vs 81/100), backed by strong 31.0% margins and 42.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Exceptional 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.
Goldman Sachs Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., is an American multinational investment bank and financial services company headquartered in New York City. It offers services in investment management, securities, asset management, prime brokerage, and securities underwriting. It also provides investment banking to institutional investors.
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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