American International Group Inc (AIG)vsCelestica Inc. (CLS)
AIG
American International Group Inc
$76.36
-0.09%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $41.19B
CLS
Celestica Inc.
$375.55
-2.51%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $44.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American International Group Inc generates 94% more annual revenue ($26.70B vs $13.79B). AIG leads profitability with a 11.8% profit margin vs 7.0%. AIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.64. AIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
AIG
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
CLS
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 21.6% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 52 in profit
Revenue surging 52.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 147.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
1.4% revenue growth
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
7.0% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 20.6x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AIG
The strongest argument for AIG centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.64 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CLS
The strongest argument for CLS centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 52.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AIG
The primary concerns for AIG are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : CLS
The primary concerns for CLS are Profit Margin, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 46.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AIG profiles as a value stock while CLS is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CLS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.48 — expect wider price swings.
CLS is growing revenue faster at 52.8% — sustainability is the question.
AIG generates stronger free cash flow (155M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AIG scores higher overall (69/100 vs 68/100). 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.
American International Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
American International Group, Inc., also known as AIG, is an American multinational finance and insurance corporation with operations in more than 80 countries and jurisdictions. The company operates through three core businesses: General Insurance, Life & Retirement, and a standalone technology-enabled subsidiary.
Celestica Inc.
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Celestica Inc. provides hardware platforms and supply chain solutions in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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