JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)vsRenasant Corporation (RNST)
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$356.23
+0.76%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $946.93B
RNST
Renasant Corporation
$40.77
+0.59%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.70B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 17436% more annual revenue ($186.33B vs $1.06B). JPM leads profitability with a 34.9% profit margin vs 29.6%. JPM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.64. RNST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 82/100 (A-).
JPM
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
RNST
Exceptional Buy82
out of 100
Grade: A-
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
Strong operational efficiency at 43.5%
Revenue surging 45.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 9300.0% YoY
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
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 : RNST
The strongest argument for RNST centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.6% and operating margin at 43.5%. Revenue growth of 45.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : RNST
The primary concerns for RNST are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RNST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
RNST is growing revenue faster at 45.3% — sustainability is the question.
RNST generates stronger free cash flow (76M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
RNST scores higher overall (82/100 vs 81/100), backed by strong 29.6% margins and 45.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Exceptional 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
Renasant Corporation is a bank holding company for Renasant Bank, providing a variety of financial, wealth management, trust and insurance services to retail and commercial clients. The company is headquartered in Tupelo, Mississippi.
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