First American Corporation (FAF)vsMBIA Inc (MBI)
FAF
First American Corporation
$67.02
+1.70%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.70B
MBI
MBIA Inc
$6.13
+7.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $289.81M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
First American Corporation generates 7765% more annual revenue ($7.71B vs $98.00M). FAF leads profitability with a 8.7% profit margin vs -158.2%. MBI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.71. FAF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
FAF
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
Earnings expanding 70.4% YoY
16.2% revenue growth
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.8% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : MBI
The strongest argument for MBI centers on Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : FAF
The primary concerns for FAF are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : MBI
The primary concerns for MBI are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FAF profiles as a growth stock while MBI is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
MBI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.37 — expect wider price swings.
FAF is growing revenue faster at 16.2% — sustainability is the question.
FAF generates stronger free cash flow (-33M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FAF scores higher overall (68/100 vs 38/100) and 16.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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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