American International Group Inc (AIG)vsProvident Financial Services Inc (PFS)
AIG
American International Group Inc
$75.20
+0.86%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $39.39B
PFS
Provident Financial Services Inc
$22.93
-0.56%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.01B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American International Group Inc generates 2890% more annual revenue ($26.74B vs $894.27M). PFS leads profitability with a 35.0% profit margin vs 11.1%. AIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.64. PFS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
AIG
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
PFS
Strong Buy67
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 52.3%
Areas to Watch
0.5% revenue growth
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 10.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.8% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
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 0.64 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PFS
The strongest argument for PFS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.0% and operating margin at 52.3%.
Bear Case : AIG
The primary concerns for AIG are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : PFS
The primary concerns for PFS are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.65 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PFS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.77 — expect wider price swings.
PFS is growing revenue faster at 3.8% — sustainability is the question.
AIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
PFS scores higher overall (67/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 35.0% 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.
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.
Provident Financial Services Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Provident Financial Services, Inc. is the banking holding company for Provident Bank offering various banking products and services to individuals, families and businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.
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