The article compares Goldman Sachs Group and JPMorgan Chase using FY 2025 figures. Goldman Sachs reported revenue of about $125.1 billion, down roughly 1.4%, and net income of about $17.2 billion, with a net margin near 13.7%. JPMorgan posted revenue of nearly $279.7 billion, up about 3.3%, and net income near $57.0 billion, for a net margin of roughly 20.4%. Since 2022, JPMorgan's average operating margin of 29.9% has exceeded Goldman Sachs' 19.5%, and the article describes Goldman Sachs as the more value-oriented stock on forward P/E and P/S. Both companies reported negative free cash flow in FY 2025, at negative $47.2 billion and negative $147.8 billion respectively.
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Financials |
| Industry | Diversified Banks |
| Market cap | $891.9B |
| Close on 10/21/2026 | 335.13 |
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