American International Group Inc (AIG)vsUpstart Holdings Inc (UPST)
AIG
American International Group Inc
$74.80
+1.37%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $39.67B
UPST
Upstart Holdings Inc
$30.48
-7.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American International Group Inc generates 2374% more annual revenue ($26.61B vs $1.08B). AIG leads profitability with a 11.6% profit margin vs 5.0%. AIG trades at a lower P/E of 13.7x. AIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
AIG
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
UPST
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
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
Revenue surging 34.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 209.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.4% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 7.2%
Earnings declined 5.6%
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 7.5% — below average capital efficiency
5.0% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 0.86 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : UPST
The strongest argument for UPST centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 34.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AIG
The primary concerns for AIG are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : UPST
The primary concerns for UPST are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 67.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 5.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AIG profiles as a declining stock while UPST is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
UPST carries more volatility with a beta of 2.16 — expect wider price swings.
UPST is growing revenue faster at 34.4% — sustainability is the question.
AIG generates stronger free cash flow (636M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AIG scores higher overall (60/100 vs 51/100). Both earn "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.
Upstart Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Upstart Holdings, Inc. operates a cloud-based artificial intelligence (AI) lending platform. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, California.
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