JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)vsRegions Financial Corporation (RF)
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$309.25
+1.29%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $828.64B
RF
Regions Financial Corporation
$28.01
-1.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $24.20B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 2318% more annual revenue ($173.56B vs $7.18B). JPM leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 31.0%. RF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.65. RF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
JPM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
RF
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.1%
Earnings expanding 21.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 33.9% and operating margin at 43.0%. Revenue growth of 12.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RF
The strongest argument for RF centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.0% and operating margin at 40.1%.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : RF
The primary concerns for RF are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
JPM is growing revenue faster at 12.7% — sustainability is the question.
JPM generates stronger free cash flow (368.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
RF scores higher overall (75/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 31.0% 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 →Regions Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Regions Financial Corporation is a bank holding company headquartered in the Regions Center in Birmingham, Alabama. The company provides retail banking and commercial banking, trust, stockbrokerage, and mortgage services.
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