NMI Holdings Inc (NMIH)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
NMIH
NMI Holdings Inc
$36.55
+1.30%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.81B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$81.94
+1.61%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $236.15B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 11221% more annual revenue ($81.14B vs $716.67M). NMIH leads profitability with a 53.8% profit margin vs 26.7%. WFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.37. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
NMIH
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
WFC
Strong Buy74
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
Keeps 54 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 72.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.4%
Generating 9.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NMIH
The strongest argument for NMIH centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 53.8% and operating margin at 72.0%.
Bull Case : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.7% and operating margin at 29.4%. PEG of 1.37 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NMIH
The primary concerns for NMIH are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.53 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WFC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
NMIH is growing revenue faster at 5.9% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (9.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
WFC scores higher overall (74/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 26.7% margins. 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.
NMI Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
NMI Holdings, Inc. provides private home equity insurance services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Emeryville, California.
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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