MGIC Investment Corp (MTG)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
MTG
MGIC Investment Corp
$29.13
+0.52%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.31B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$82.23
+0.88%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $249.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 6585% more annual revenue ($81.14B vs $1.21B). MTG leads profitability with a 60.8% profit margin vs 26.7%. MTG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.40. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
MTG
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
WFC
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
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 61 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 74.2%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.4%
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
3.9% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 0.9%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 60.8% and operating margin at 74.2%. PEG of 0.40 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.7% and operating margin at 29.4%. PEG of 1.45 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MTG
The primary concerns for MTG are EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MTG profiles as a declining stock while WFC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
WFC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
WFC is growing revenue faster at 5.7% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WFC scores higher overall (74/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 26.7% margins. 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.
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.
Wells Fargo & Company
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Wells Fargo & Company is an American multinational financial services company with corporate headquarters in San Francisco, California, operational headquarters in Manhattan, and managerial offices throughout the United States and overseas.
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