Heritage Financial Corporation (HFWA)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
HFWA
Heritage Financial Corporation
$29.41
-0.31%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.21B
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$359.80
+0.63%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $916.31B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 63045% more annual revenue ($186.33B vs $295.08M). JPM leads profitability with a 34.9% profit margin vs 26.4%. JPM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.72. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
HFWA
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
JPM
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 53.1% year-over-year
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 28.9%
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
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 : HFWA
The strongest argument for HFWA centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.4% and operating margin at 28.9%. Revenue growth of 53.1% 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 : HFWA
The primary concerns for HFWA are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
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
JPM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
HFWA is growing revenue faster at 53.1% — sustainability is the question.
HFWA generates stronger free cash flow (13M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
JPM scores higher overall (81/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 34.9% margins and 30.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Heritage Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Heritage Financial Corporation is the banking holding company for Heritage Bank providing various financial services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals in the United States. The company is headquartered in Olympia, Washington.
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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