Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM-A)vsPayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL)
AGM-A
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation
$117.06
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.63B
PYPL
PayPal Holdings Inc
$44.85
+1.45%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $41.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PayPal Holdings Inc generates 8809% more annual revenue ($33.17B vs $372.34M). AGM-A leads profitability with a 55.7% profit margin vs 15.8%. AGM-A appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.54. PYPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
AGM-A
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
PYPL
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-18.3%
Fair Value
$113.02
Current Price
$117.06
$4.04 premium
Margin of Safety
+82.3%
Fair Value
$253.19
Current Price
$44.85
$208.34 discount
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 65.5%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 39.4% YoY
Generating 2.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 5.8%
Earnings declined 19.7%
3.7% revenue growth
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 55.7% and operating margin at 65.5%. PEG of 0.54 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PYPL
The strongest argument for PYPL centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.8% and operating margin at 17.5%. PEG of 0.69 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AGM-A
The primary concerns for AGM-A are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 17.93 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : PYPL
The primary concerns for PYPL are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AGM-A profiles as a declining stock while PYPL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PYPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.46 — expect wider price swings.
PYPL is growing revenue faster at 3.7% — sustainability is the question.
PYPL generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PYPL scores higher overall (78/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 15.8% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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
PayPal Holdings, Inc. is an American company operating an online payments system in the majority of countries that support online money transfers, and serves as an electronic alternative to traditional paper methods like checks and money orders. The company operates as a payment processor for online vendors, auction sites, and many other commercial users, for which it charges a fee.
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