First American Corporation (FAF)vsTiptree Inc (TIPT)
FAF
First American Corporation
$67.02
+1.70%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.70B
TIPT
Tiptree Inc
$17.67
+1.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $661.99M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
First American Corporation generates -318477% more annual revenue ($7.71B vs $-2.42M). FAF leads profitability with a 8.7% profit margin vs 0.0%. FAF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.98. FAF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
FAF
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
TIPT
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 3547.0%
Earnings expanding 149.9% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.0% — below average capital efficiency
0.0% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : TIPT
The strongest argument for TIPT centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : FAF
The primary concerns for FAF are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : TIPT
The primary concerns for TIPT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FAF profiles as a growth stock while TIPT is a value 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.
TIPT generates stronger free cash flow (-18M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FAF scores higher overall (68/100 vs 55/100) and 16.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
Tiptree Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
Tiptree Inc., underwrites and manages specialty insurance products primarily in the United States. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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