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Total Revenue and Expenses as a Percent of
Average Shareholders' Equity (Trailing 12 Months)
39%
33%
35%
45%
Wells Fargo (45%) generates more revenue as a
percent of shareholders’ equity than Bank of
America (33%), Citigroup (35%), and JPMorgan (39%).
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JPM BAC C WFC
Total Revenue and Expenses as a Percent of
Average Shareholders' Equity (Trailing 12 Months)
64% 70% 62% 58%
Wells Fargo (58%) spends a smaller share of revenue
on expenses than Bank of America (70%), Citigroup
(62%), and JPMorgan (64%).
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Total Revenue and Expenses as a Percent of
Average Shareholders' Equity (Trailing 12 Months)
38%
42%
36%
30%
Consequently, Wells Fargo (42%) has a wider profit
margin than Bank of America (30%), Citigroup (38%),
and JPMorgan (36%).
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