JEM vs CANG vs FINV vs QFIN vs LX

For growth investors, LexinFintech Holdings Ltd.

(LX) is the stronger pick with 8. 8% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -52. 7% for Cango Inc. (CANG). Qfin Holdings, Inc. (QFIN) offers the better valuation at 2. 1x trailing P/E (0. 5x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate Cango Inc. (CANG) a "Buy" — based on 2 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, Qfin Holdings, Inc.

(QFIN) is the cheapest at 2. 1x versus 707 Cayman Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares at 29. 0x. On forward P/E, LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. is actually cheaper at 0. 3x — notably different from the trailing picture, reflecting expected earnings growth. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: Qfin Holdings, Inc. wins at 0. 02x versus FinVolution Group's 0. 19x — a PEG below 1. 0 traditionally signals the market is underpricing earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, FinVolution Group (FINV) delivered a total return of -2.

3%, compared to -72. 0% for 707 Cayman Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares (JEM). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: QFIN returned +16. 1% versus JEM's -86. 4%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), 707 Cayman Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares (JEM) is the lower-risk stock at 0.

90β versus Cango Inc. 's 2. 25β — meaning CANG is approximately 150% more volatile than JEM relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, FinVolution Group (FINV) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 0% versus 64% for 707 Cayman Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), LexinFintech Holdings Ltd.

(LX) is pulling ahead at 8. 8% versus -52. 7% for Cango Inc. (CANG). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Cango Inc. grew EPS 960. 0% year-over-year, compared to 2. 5% for LexinFintech Holdings Ltd.. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

Cango Inc.

(CANG) is the more profitable company, earning 37. 3% net margin versus 7. 7% for LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. — meaning it keeps 37. 3% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: QFIN leads at 43. 9% versus 10. 7% for JEM. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — FINV leads at 79. 3%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential.

By this metric, Qfin Holdings, Inc. (QFIN) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 0. 02x versus FinVolution Group's 0. 19x. A PEG below 1. 0 is traditionally considered the threshold for growth-adjusted undervaluation. On forward earnings alone, LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. (LX) trades at 0. 3x forward P/E versus 0. 6x for FinVolution Group — 0. 3x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for CANG: 459. 2% to $3. 00.

In this comparison, QFIN (9.

3% yield), LX (6. 9% yield), FINV (4. 8% yield), JEM (1. 2% yield) pay a dividend. CANG does not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, 707 Cayman Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares (JEM) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 0.

90), 1. 2% yield). Cango Inc. (CANG) carries a higher beta of 2. 25 — meaning larger drawdowns in market downturns, which matters significantly when you cannot wait years for a recovery. Both have compounded well over 10 years (JEM: -86. 4%, CANG: -44. 9%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (JEM (Consumer Cyclical) and CANG (Consumer Cyclical) and FINV (Financial Services) and QFIN (Financial Services) and LX (Financial Services)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: JEM is a small-cap quality compounder stock; CANG is a small-cap deep-value stock; FINV is a small-cap deep-value stock; QFIN is a small-cap deep-value stock; LX is a small-cap deep-value stock. JEM, FINV, QFIN, LX pay a dividend while CANG does not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.