Charles Schwab Corp (SCHW)vsVirtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT)
SCHW
Charles Schwab Corp
$88.84
-0.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $152.37B
VIRT
Virtu Financial, Inc.
$52.18
+1.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $12.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Charles Schwab Corp generates 713% more annual revenue ($24.80B vs $3.05B). SCHW leads profitability with a 38.0% profit margin vs 18.1%. VIRT trades at a lower P/E of 9.5x. VIRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
SCHW
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
VIRT
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
15.8% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 38.6% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.8%
Revenue surging 30.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 84.3% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 38.0% and operating margin at 49.3%. Revenue growth of 15.8% 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 18.1% and operating margin at 46.8%. Revenue growth of 30.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SCHW
The primary concerns for SCHW are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : VIRT
The primary concerns for VIRT are Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.68 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SCHW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
VIRT is growing revenue faster at 30.3% — sustainability is the question.
SCHW generates stronger free cash flow (7.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SCHW scores higher overall (75/100 vs 75/100), backed by strong 38.0% margins and 15.8% 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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