JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)vsProvident Financial Services Inc (PFS)
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$357.52
+0.34%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $916.31B
PFS
Provident Financial Services Inc
$24.46
-1.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 20736% more annual revenue ($186.33B vs $894.27M). PFS leads profitability with a 35.0% profit margin vs 34.9%. PFS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.61. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
JPM
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
PFS
Strong Buy67
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 50.4%
Revenue surging 30.4% year-over-year
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 52.3%
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
3.8% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
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 34.9% and operating margin at 50.4%. Revenue growth of 30.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PFS
The strongest argument for PFS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.0% and operating margin at 52.3%.
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.
Bear Case : PFS
The primary concerns for PFS are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JPM profiles as a growth stock while PFS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
JPM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
JPM is growing revenue faster at 30.4% — sustainability is the question.
PFS generates stronger free cash flow (81M), providing more financial flexibility.
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.
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 →Provident Financial Services Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Provident Financial Services, Inc. is the banking holding company for Provident Bank offering various banking products and services to individuals, families and businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Compare with Other BANKS - DIVERSIFIED Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?