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JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC)

This page compares JPMorgan Chase (JPM) with Wells Fargo (WFC) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and Wells Fargo (WFC) are both classified in the Diversified Banks sub-industry within the broader Banks industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

SymbolJPMWFC
NameJPMorgan Chase & Co.Wells Fargo & Company
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorFinancialsFinancials
GICS Industry GroupBanksBanks
GICS IndustryBanksBanks
GICS Sub-IndustryDiversified BanksDiversified Banks
Market Capitalization837.88 billion USD250.94 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateMarch 17, 1980June 1, 1972
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both JPMorgan Chase (JPM) at 14.97 and Wells Fargo (WFC) at 12.67 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.

JPM

Banks industry group

14.97

Max
21.00
Q3
15.02
Median
12.55
Q1
10.95
Min
5.90

WFC

Banks industry group

12.67

Max
21.00
Q3
15.02
Median
12.55
Q1
10.95
Min
5.90
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) isn’t a meaningful figure for either JPMorgan Chase (JPM) in Banks or Wells Fargo (WFC) in Banks under our convention.

JPM

Banks industry group

4.83

Max
6.00
Q3
4.33
Median
3.68
Q1
3.17
Min
1.73

WFC

Banks industry group

3.09

Max
6.00
Q3
4.33
Median
3.68
Q1
3.17
Min
1.73
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Both look rich against book: Wells Fargo (WFC) at 1.54 sits in the upper Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) quartile, and JPMorgan Chase (JPM) at 2.44 prices even higher, above its industry range.

JPM

Banks industry group

2.44

Max
2.06
Q3
1.53
Median
1.26
Q1
1.11
Min
0.62

WFC

Banks industry group

1.54

Max
2.06
Q3
1.53
Median
1.26
Q1
1.11
Min
0.62
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolJPMWFC
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)14.9712.67
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)4.833.09
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)2.441.54
Free Cash Flow Yield----

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) at 16.47% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of Wells Fargo (WFC) at 12.03%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

JPM

Banks industry group

16.47%

Max
19.84%
Q3
13.11%
Median
10.82%
Q1
8.56%
Min
3.15%

WFC

Banks industry group

12.03%

Max
19.84%
Q3
13.11%
Median
10.82%
Q1
8.56%
Min
3.15%
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Both JPMorgan Chase (JPM) at 33.94% and Wells Fargo (WFC) at 26.74% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

JPM

Banks industry group

33.94%

Max
47.55%
Q3
34.64%
Median
30.31%
Q1
25.75%
Min
12.76%

WFC

Banks industry group

26.74%

Max
47.55%
Q3
34.64%
Median
30.31%
Q1
25.75%
Min
12.76%
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Operating Profit Margin (TTM) isn’t a meaningful figure for either JPMorgan Chase (JPM) in Banks or Wells Fargo (WFC) in Banks under our convention.

JPM

Banks industry group

43.74%

Max
65.49%
Q3
47.71%
Median
42.03%
Q1
35.80%
Min
22.32%

WFC

Banks industry group

29.45%

Max
65.49%
Q3
47.71%
Median
42.03%
Q1
35.80%
Min
22.32%
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolJPMWFC
Return on Equity (TTM)16.47%12.03%
Return on Assets (TTM)1.27%1.05%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)33.94%26.74%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)43.74%29.45%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)0.00%0.00%

Growth

Revenue Growth

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolJPMWFC
1-Year Revenue Growth7.32%1.70%
3-Year Revenue CAGR12.50%4.02%

EPS Growth

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolJPMWFC
1-Year EPS Growth1.37%16.57%
3-Year EPS CAGR18.31%25.86%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Current Ratio (MRQ) isn’t a meaningful figure for either JPMorgan Chase (JPM) in Banks or Wells Fargo (WFC) in Banks under our convention.

JPM

Banks industry group

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Max
--
Q3
--
Median
--
Q1
--
Min
--

WFC

Banks industry group

--

Max
--
Q3
--
Median
--
Q1
--
Min
--
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ). No industry group benchmark is available for either stock for this metric.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) isn’t a meaningful figure for either JPMorgan Chase (JPM) in Banks or Wells Fargo (WFC) in Banks under our convention.

JPM

Banks industry group

--

Max
--
Q3
--
Median
--
Q1
--
Min
--

WFC

Banks industry group

--

Max
--
Q3
--
Median
--
Q1
--
Min
--
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ). No industry group benchmark is available for either stock for this metric.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolJPMWFC
Current Ratio (MRQ)----
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)----
Net Debt / EBITDA----

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both JPMorgan Chase (JPM) at 1.92% and Wells Fargo (WFC) at 2.20% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

JPM

Banks industry group

1.92%

Max
5.68%
Q3
3.37%
Median
2.63%
Q1
1.78%
Min
0.00%

WFC

Banks industry group

2.20%

Max
5.68%
Q3
3.37%
Median
2.63%
Q1
1.78%
Min
0.00%
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both JPMorgan Chase (JPM) at 28.24% and Wells Fargo (WFC) at 27.05% maintain Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around their industries’ median — balanced dividend policy on both sides, returning cash while leaving part of reported earnings available for reinvestment or balance-sheet flexibility.

JPM

Banks industry group

28.24%

Max
74.88%
Q3
42.74%
Median
29.08%
Q1
19.87%
Min
0.00%

WFC

Banks industry group

27.05%

Max
74.88%
Q3
42.74%
Median
29.08%
Q1
19.87%
Min
0.00%
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolJPMWFC
Dividend Yield (TTM)1.92%2.20%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)28.24%27.05%

Performance & Risk

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JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Wells Fargo (WFC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolJPMWFC
1-Year Return19.35%8.39%
1-Year Volatility21.67%26.82%
Beta0.990.92
3-Month Avg. Volume9.13M17.27M