Jefferies Financial Group Inc (JEF)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
JEF
Jefferies Financial Group Inc
$47.46
-1.41%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $9.84B
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$313.23
+1.29%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $828.64B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 3113% more annual revenue ($173.56B vs $5.40B). JPM leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 23.0%. JEF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.51. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
JEF
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 26.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 22.8% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.0%
Generating 368.4B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.6% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : JEF
The strongest argument for JEF centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.0% and operating margin at 13.4%. Revenue growth of 26.6% 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 33.9% and operating margin at 43.0%. Revenue growth of 12.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : JEF
The primary concerns for JEF are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JEF profiles as a growth stock while JPM is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
JEF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.50 — expect wider price swings.
JEF is growing revenue faster at 26.6% — sustainability is the question.
JPM generates stronger free cash flow (368.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JEF scores higher overall (73/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 23.0% margins and 26.6% 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.
Jefferies Financial Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is engaged in investment banking and capital markets, asset management, and direct investment businesses in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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