Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM-A)vsAmerican Express Company (AXP)
AGM-A
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation
$140.60
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.52B
AXP
American Express Company
$310.66
+2.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $212.18B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American Express Company generates 17759% more annual revenue ($68.81B vs $385.31M). AGM-A leads profitability with a 56.3% profit margin vs 16.3%. AGM-A appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.65. AGM-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
AGM-A
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
AXP
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 56 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 68.6%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 21.2%
Generating 2.7B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AGM-A
The strongest argument for AGM-A centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 56.3% and operating margin at 68.6%. Revenue growth of 14.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : AXP
The strongest argument for AXP centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.3% and operating margin at 21.2%. Revenue growth of 11.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AGM-A
The primary concerns for AGM-A are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 20.10 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : AXP
The primary concerns for AXP are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.78 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AXP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — expect wider price swings.
AGM-A is growing revenue faster at 14.2% — sustainability is the question.
AXP generates stronger free cash flow (2.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor CREDIT SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
AGM-A scores higher overall (73/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 56.3% margins and 14.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation offers a secondary market for various loans made to borrowers in the United States. The company is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
The American Express Company is a multinational financial services corporation headquartered at 200 Vesey Street in the Battery Park City neighborhood of Lower Manhattan in New York City.
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