First American Corporation (FAF)vsRadian Group Inc (RDN)
FAF
First American Corporation
$67.02
+1.70%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.70B
RDN
Radian Group Inc
$33.80
+0.60%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
First American Corporation generates 462% more annual revenue ($7.71B vs $1.37B). RDN leads profitability with a 41.0% profit margin vs 8.7%. RDN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.76. RDN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
FAF
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
RDN
Strong Buy78
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 41 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.6%
Revenue surging 58.8% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Earnings declined 9.0%
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 : RDN
The strongest argument for RDN centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 41.0% and operating margin at 46.6%. Revenue growth of 58.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FAF
The primary concerns for FAF are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : RDN
The primary concerns for RDN are EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FAF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
RDN is growing revenue faster at 58.8% — sustainability is the question.
RDN generates stronger free cash flow (284M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
RDN scores higher overall (78/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 41.0% margins and 58.8% 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.
Radian Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
Radian Group Inc. is engaged in the mortgage and real estate services business in the United States. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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