First American Corporation (FAF)vsMBIA Inc (MBI)
FAF
First American Corporation
$71.96
+1.20%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.43B
MBI
MBIA Inc
$4.52
-0.44%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $244.37M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
First American Corporation generates 8973% more annual revenue ($7.98B vs $88.00M). FAF leads profitability with a 9.3% profit margin vs -164.8%. MBI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.71. FAF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
FAF
Strong Buy70
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 50.4% YoY
15.0% revenue growth
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 22.2%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
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, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 15.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
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 1.34 — expect wider price swings.
FAF is growing revenue faster at 15.0% — sustainability is the question.
FAF generates stronger free cash flow (317M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FAF scores higher overall (70/100 vs 38/100) and 15.0% 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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