Charles Schwab Corp (SCHW)vsVirtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT)
SCHW
Charles Schwab Corp
$89.47
+0.80%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $159.03B
VIRT
Virtu Financial, Inc.
$54.21
-2.22%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.86B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Charles Schwab Corp generates 729% more annual revenue ($27.06B vs $3.26B). SCHW leads profitability with a 39.3% profit margin vs 16.9%. VIRT trades at a lower P/E of 9.1x. SCHW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
SCHW
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
VIRT
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 52.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 36.3%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 29.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Earnings declined 1.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SCHW
The strongest argument for SCHW centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 39.3% and operating margin at 52.7%. Revenue growth of 16.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : VIRT
The strongest argument for VIRT centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.9% and operating margin at 36.3%. Revenue growth of 29.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SCHW
The primary concerns for SCHW are Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : VIRT
The primary concerns for VIRT are Debt/Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SCHW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.78 — expect wider price swings.
VIRT is growing revenue faster at 29.1% — sustainability is the question.
VIRT generates stronger free cash flow (22M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SCHW scores higher overall (77/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 39.3% margins and 16.9% 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.
Charles Schwab Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
The Charles Schwab Corporation is an American multinational financial services company. It offers banking, commercial banking, an electronic trading platform, and wealth management advisory services to both retail and institutional clients.
Visit Website →Virtu Financial, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Virtu Financial, Inc., a financial services company, provides data, analytics and connectivity products and execution services to clients around the world. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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