American International Group Inc (AIG)vsCohen & Company Inc (COHN)
AIG
American International Group Inc
$74.80
+1.37%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $39.67B
COHN
Cohen & Company Inc
$23.01
-0.90%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $57.01M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American International Group Inc generates 9767% more annual revenue ($26.61B vs $269.69M). AIG leads profitability with a 11.6% profit margin vs 5.3%. COHN trades at a lower P/E of 5.3x. COHN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
AIG
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
COHN
Strong Buy68
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 42 in profit
Revenue surging 493.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 96.8% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 28.2%
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.4% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 7.2%
Earnings declined 5.6%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.3% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AIG
The strongest argument for AIG centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.86 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 493.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AIG
The primary concerns for AIG are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : COHN
The primary concerns for COHN are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AIG profiles as a declining stock while COHN is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
COHN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.10 — expect wider price swings.
COHN is growing revenue faster at 493.4% — sustainability is the question.
AIG generates stronger free cash flow (636M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COHN scores higher overall (68/100 vs 60/100) and 493.4% 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.
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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