First American Corporation (FAF)vsFidelity National Financial Inc (FNF)
FAF
First American Corporation
$67.02
+1.70%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.70B
FNF
Fidelity National Financial Inc
$47.40
+2.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $12.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fidelity National Financial Inc generates 94% more annual revenue ($14.96B vs $7.71B). FAF leads profitability with a 8.7% profit margin vs 5.1%. FNF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. FNF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
FAF
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
FNF
Strong Buy78
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 70.4% YoY
16.2% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 200.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.7% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
5.1% 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 16.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : FNF
The strongest argument for FNF centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 16.7% 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, Free Cash Flow.
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 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
FNF is growing revenue faster at 16.7% — sustainability is the question.
FNF generates stronger free cash flow (848M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
FNF scores higher overall (78/100 vs 68/100) and 16.7% 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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