JPM vs PLTR: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Palantir Technologies Inc. β€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-04-16.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Β· Financial Services
$309.87
-6.4% upside to fair value
High Conviction Grade A-
VS
Palantir Technologies Inc. Β· Technology
$142.76
-24.3% upside to fair value
Med Conviction Grade C
QuantHub Verdict
JPM has more upside to fair value (-6.4%). JPM trades at a lower forward P/E (14.3x). These are model outputs β€” not personalized investment advice. See all research β†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric JPM PLTR
Current Price $309.87 $142.76
Fair Value Estimate $290.00 $108.00
Upside to Fair Value -6.4% -24.3%
Market Cap $835.7B $327.1B
Forward P/E 14.3x 209.7x
EV / EBITDA 17.6x β€”
Price / Sales 3.0x 73.1x
Price / FCF β€” 155.7x
Revenue Growth YoY +3.3% +19.1%
Gross Margin 59.99% 82.4%
Operating Margin 25.9% 31.6%
Return on Equity 15.95% 25.7%
Dividend Yield 1.9% β€”
FCF Yield β€” 0.6%
Analyst Consensus Overweight Buy
Investment Thesis
JPM β€” JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase is the largest U.S. bank by assets ($4.4T) and the most diversified financial services franchise globally, operating across consumer banking, investment banking, commercial banking, and asset management. Under Jamie Dimon's two-decade leadership, the firm has consistently gained market share, delivered sector-leading ROE of 16%, and invested aggressively in technology ($17B+ annual…
PLTR β€” Palantir Technologies Inc.
Palantir Technologies develops data analytics and AI software platforms like Gotham and Foundry for government and commercial clients. The business excels with high margins (gross 82.4%, net 36.3%), accelerating growth (Q4 FY2025 revenue up 70% YoY to $1.41B, 2026 guidance $7.19B implying 61% growth), and strong moats in defense and enterprise AI, but trades expensively at 73x P/S versus 5-year m…
Accumulation Zones
Metric JPM PLTR
Zone Low $220.00 $81.00
Zone High $250.00 $92.00
In Buy Zone? No No
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