American International Group Inc (AIG)vsCNO Financial Group Inc (CNO)
AIG
American International Group Inc
$75.33
+0.40%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $39.85B
CNO
CNO Financial Group Inc
$54.94
-0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American International Group Inc generates 475% more annual revenue ($26.74B vs $4.65B). AIG leads profitability with a 11.1% profit margin vs 6.0%. AIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.57. CNO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
AIG
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
CNO
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 46.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.5% revenue growth
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 10.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
6.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AIG
The strongest argument for AIG centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.57 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CNO
The strongest argument for CNO centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 11.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.29 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AIG
The primary concerns for AIG are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CNO
The primary concerns for CNO are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.76 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CNO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
CNO is growing revenue faster at 11.6% — sustainability is the question.
AIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CNO scores higher overall (72/100 vs 64/100) and 11.6% 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.
American International Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
American International Group, Inc., also known as AIG, is an American multinational finance and insurance corporation with operations in more than 80 countries and jurisdictions. The company operates through three core businesses: General Insurance, Life & Retirement, and a standalone technology-enabled subsidiary.
CNO Financial Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - LIFE · USA
CNO Financial Group, Inc. develops, markets, and manages health insurance, annuities, individual life insurance, and other insurance products for the middle-income and senior markets in the United States. The company is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana.
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