GS vs IBKR
Goldman Sachs and Interactive Brokers, both Financial Services
Goldman Sachs is the larger company at $323B against $163B. On trailing earnings GS is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 13.8 against 35.0, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year IBKR returned +36% against +13% for GS.
| Figure | GS | IBKR |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $896 | $87.87 |
| Market cap | $323B | $163B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 13.8 | 35.0 |
| Dividend yield | 1.6% | n/a |
| 1-year return | +13% | +36% |
| 5-year return | +146% | +480% |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Goldman Sachs
Revenue of $20B in Q2 2026, net income $6.6B.
Interactive Brokers
Revenue of $1.9B in Q2 2026, net income $1.3B. Its largest reported line is Commissions, 89% of the disclosed total.
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