American International Group Inc (AIG)vsHilltop Holdings Inc (HTH)
AIG
American International Group Inc
$75.33
+0.40%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $39.85B
HTH
Hilltop Holdings Inc
$38.68
-0.57%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.20B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American International Group Inc generates 2005% more annual revenue ($26.74B vs $1.27B). HTH leads profitability with a 12.7% profit margin vs 11.1%. AIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.57. HTH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
AIG
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
HTH
Strong Buy66
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
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
0.5% revenue growth
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 10.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 7.5% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AIG
The strongest argument for AIG centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.57 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : HTH
The strongest argument for HTH centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.61 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AIG
The primary concerns for AIG are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : HTH
The primary concerns for HTH are Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HTH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
HTH is growing revenue faster at 5.2% — sustainability is the question.
AIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
HTH scores higher overall (66/100 vs 64/100). 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.
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.
Hilltop Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL CONGLOMERATES · USA
Hilltop Holdings Inc. provides consumer and commercial banking and financial products and services. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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