First American Corporation (FAF)vsMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR (MUFG)
FAF
First American Corporation
$78.17
-1.25%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.44B
MUFG
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR
$21.94
+2.55%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $240.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR generates 86974% more annual revenue ($6.71T vs $7.71B). MUFG leads profitability with a 25.8% profit margin vs 8.7%. MUFG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.86. MUFG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
FAF
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
MUFG
Strong Buy71
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 116.9%
Generating 8.1T in free cash flow
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 : MUFG
The strongest argument for MUFG centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.8% and operating margin at 116.9%. Revenue growth of 11.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FAF
The primary concerns for FAF are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MUFG
The primary concerns for MUFG are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.52 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FAF profiles as a growth stock while MUFG is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
FAF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
FAF is growing revenue faster at 16.2% — sustainability is the question.
MUFG generates stronger free cash flow (8.1T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MUFG scores higher overall (71/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 25.8% margins and 11.7% 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.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., a banking holding company, offers financial services in Japan, the United States, and Asia / Oceania. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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