JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)vsNoah Holdings Ltd (NOAH)
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$342.98
-0.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $895.04B
NOAH
Noah Holdings Ltd
$6.58
-2.37%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $475.71M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 7203% more annual revenue ($190.73B vs $2.61B). JPM leads profitability with a 34.6% profit margin vs 22.5%. NOAH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.75. NOAH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
JPM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
NOAH
Strong Buy76
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%
Generating 33.2B in free cash flow
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 34.8%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 1.5%
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 : NOAH
The strongest argument for NOAH centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.5% and operating margin at 34.8%. PEG of 0.75 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its 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.
Bear Case : NOAH
The primary concerns for NOAH are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JPM profiles as a mature stock while NOAH is a declining 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
NOAH scores higher overall (76/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 22.5% margins. 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.
Visit Website →Noah Holdings Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · China
Noah Holdings Limited, is a provider of wealth and asset management services with a focus on investment and asset allocation services for high-net-worth individuals and companies in mainland China, Hong Kong and internationally. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
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