JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)vsLandmark Bancorp Inc (LARK)
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$338.01
-0.76%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $895.04B
LARK
Landmark Bancorp Inc
$31.90
-1.39%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $199.06M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 263372% more annual revenue ($190.73B vs $72.39M). JPM leads profitability with a 34.6% profit margin vs 27.8%. JPM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.43. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
JPM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
LARK
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 42.6%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 37.2%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 22.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : LARK
The strongest argument for LARK centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.8% and operating margin at 37.2%. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : LARK
The primary concerns for LARK are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JPM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
LARK is growing revenue faster at 14.5% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
JPM scores higher overall (73/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 34.6% margins and 10.2% 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.
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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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Landmark Bancorp, Inc. is the financial holding company for Landmark National Bank providing various banking and financial services to its local communities. The company is headquartered in Manhattan, Kansas.
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