First American Corporation (FAF)vsMBIA Inc (MBI)
FAF
First American Corporation
$67.01
-1.74%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.49B
MBI
MBIA Inc
$4.62
+3.59%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $227.53M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
First American Corporation generates 9093% more annual revenue ($8.09B vs $88.00M). FAF leads profitability with a 9.1% profit margin vs -164.8%. MBI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.71. FAF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
FAF
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
MBI
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 22.2%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 6.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FAF
The strongest argument for FAF centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : MBI
The strongest argument for MBI centers on Debt/Equity, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : FAF
The primary concerns for FAF are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : MBI
The primary concerns for MBI are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FAF profiles as a value stock while MBI is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
MBI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.46 — expect wider price swings.
FAF is growing revenue faster at 5.3% — sustainability is the question.
FAF generates stronger free cash flow (197M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FAF scores higher overall (56/100 vs 38/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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.
MBIA Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
MBIA Inc. provides financial insurance services to the public financial markets. The company is headquartered in Purchase, New York.
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