First American Corporation (FAF)vsFidelity National Financial Inc (FNF)
FAF
First American Corporation
$71.78
+0.84%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.43B
FNF
Fidelity National Financial Inc
$44.13
+0.41%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $11.97B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fidelity National Financial Inc generates 92% more annual revenue ($15.35B vs $7.98B). FAF leads profitability with a 9.3% profit margin vs 5.0%. FNF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. FNF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
FAF
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
FNF
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 50.4% YoY
15.0% revenue growth
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
5.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FAF
The strongest argument for FAF centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 15.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : FNF
The strongest argument for FNF centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 10.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.85 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FAF
The primary concerns for FAF are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FNF
The primary concerns for FNF are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FAF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
FAF is growing revenue faster at 15.0% — sustainability is the question.
FNF generates stronger free cash flow (1.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
FAF scores higher overall (70/100 vs 70/100) and 15.0% revenue growth. 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.
First American Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
First American Financial Corporation, provides financial services. The company is headquartered in Santa Ana, California.
Fidelity National Financial Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. offers various insurance products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.
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