From The Motley Fool · RJ Fulton · · 1m 10s
Coinbase vs. Interactive Brokers: Long-Term Stock Comparison
Which financial stock offers better long-term growth: Coinbase or Interactive Brokers?
In brief
Which financial stock offers better long-term growth: Coinbase or Interactive Brokers? Interactive Brokers has stronger growth and financial stability for long-term investors. Originally reported by The Motley Fool.
Coinbase's Digital Focus
Coinbase leads digital asset adoption with a diversified product offering across the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Interactive Brokers' Global Reach
Interactive Brokers provides low-cost access to nearly every asset class worldwide through 170+ electronic exchanges.
Coinbase Financials
Coinbase reported $7.2 billion revenue and $1.3 billion net income for FY 2025, with a 17.6% net margin.
Interactive Brokers Financials
Interactive Brokers delivered $6.21 billion revenue and $984.0 million net income for 2025, with a 0.0 debt-to-equity ratio.
Coinbase's Revenue Concentration Risk
Coinbase faces significant revenue concentration risk tied to cryptocurrency prices and trading activity.
Interactive Brokers' Market Risks
Interactive Brokers faces competition from prime brokers and traditional exchanges like CME Group.
Valuation Comparison
Interactive Brokers trades at a lower forward P/E ratio (30.1x) versus Coinbase's 57.1x, with a better P/S ratio (12.3x vs 7.1x).
Long-Term Recommendation
Interactive Brokers offers stronger growth, financial stability, and a more diversified business model for long-term investors.
The bottom line
Interactive Brokers has stronger growth and financial stability for long-term investors.
