First American Corporation (FAF)vsMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR (MUFG)
FAF
First American Corporation
$67.02
+1.70%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.70B
MUFG
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR
$19.91
+0.07%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $227.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR generates 110361% more annual revenue ($8.51T vs $7.71B). MUFG leads profitability with a 28.5% profit margin vs 8.7%. MUFG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.73. MUFG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
FAF
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
MUFG
Strong Buy73
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 39.5%
Generating 8.1T in free cash flow
Keeps 29 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
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 28.5% and operating margin at 39.5%. Revenue growth of 11.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FAF
The primary concerns for FAF are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
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 1.26 — 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 (73/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 28.5% 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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