GS vs SCHW
Goldman Sachs and Charles Schwab Corporation, both Financial Services
Goldman Sachs is the larger company at $323B against $159B. On trailing earnings GS is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 16.1 against 19.9, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year GS returned +46% against +15% for SCHW. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts SCHW ahead, 8/10 against 5/10.
| Figure | GS | SCHW |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $1041 | $109 |
| Market cap | $323B | $159B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 16.1 | 19.9 |
| Dividend yield | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 1-year return | +46% | +15% |
| 5-year return | +213% | +72% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 5/10 | 8/10 |
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.
Charles Schwab Corporation
Revenue of $7.1B in Q2 2026, net income $2.8B. Its largest reported line is Asset Management And Administration Service, 28% of the disclosed total.
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