MGIC Investment Corp (MTG)vsOctave Specialty Group, Inc. (OSG)
MTG
MGIC Investment Corp
$28.48
-0.87%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.04B
OSG
Octave Specialty Group, Inc.
$4.19
+1.21%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $201.38M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MGIC Investment Corp generates 273% more annual revenue ($1.20B vs $320.67M). MTG leads profitability with a 59.2% profit margin vs -51.1%. MTG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
MTG
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
OSG
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 59 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 80.8%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 51.0% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 2.9%
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -7.5% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MTG
The strongest argument for MTG centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 59.2% and operating margin at 80.8%. PEG of 0.40 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : OSG
The strongest argument for OSG centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 51.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MTG
The primary concerns for MTG are Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : OSG
The primary concerns for OSG are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MTG profiles as a declining stock while OSG is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
OSG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
OSG is growing revenue faster at 51.0% — sustainability is the question.
MTG generates stronger free cash flow (184M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MTG scores higher overall (67/100 vs 45/100), backed by strong 59.2% margins. 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.
MGIC Investment Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
MGIC Investment Corporation offers private mortgage insurance, other mortgage credit risk management solutions, and ancillary services to lenders and government-sponsored entities in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Octave Specialty Group, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. owns and operates a fleet of transoceanic vessels. The company is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
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