American International Group Inc (AIG)vsCohen & Company Inc (COHN)
AIG
American International Group Inc
$75.33
-0.46%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $39.85B
COHN
Cohen & Company Inc
$10.00
-0.99%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $35.26M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American International Group Inc generates 8560% more annual revenue ($26.74B vs $308.76M). AIG leads profitability with a 11.1% profit margin vs 5.8%. COHN trades at a lower P/E of 2.3x. AIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
AIG
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
COHN
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
16.8% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
0.5% revenue growth
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 10.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.8% margin — thin
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 : COHN
The strongest argument for COHN centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 16.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AIG
The primary concerns for AIG are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : COHN
The primary concerns for COHN are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AIG profiles as a value stock while COHN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
COHN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
COHN is growing revenue faster at 16.8% — sustainability is the question.
AIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AIG scores higher overall (64/100 vs 61/100). Both earn "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.
Cohen & Company Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Cohen & Company Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with additional offices in New York City; Boca Raton, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; Bethesda, Maryland; Boston, Massachusetts; Paris, France; and London, United Kingdom.
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