American International Group Inc (AIG)vsNoah Holdings Ltd (NOAH)
AIG
American International Group Inc
$75.33
+0.40%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $39.85B
NOAH
Noah Holdings Ltd
$8.14
-0.37%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $578.68M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American International Group Inc generates 924% more annual revenue ($26.74B vs $2.61B). NOAH leads profitability with a 22.5% profit margin vs 11.1%. AIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.57. NOAH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
AIG
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
NOAH
Strong Buy76
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 34.8%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
0.5% revenue growth
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 10.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 1.5%
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 : NOAH
The strongest argument for NOAH centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.5% and operating margin at 34.8%. PEG of 0.75 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 : NOAH
The primary concerns for NOAH are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AIG profiles as a value stock while NOAH is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
NOAH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
AIG is growing revenue faster at 0.5% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
NOAH scores higher overall (76/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 22.5% 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.
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.
Noah Holdings Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · China
Noah Holdings Limited, is a provider of wealth and asset management services with a focus on investment and asset allocation services for high-net-worth individuals and companies in mainland China, Hong Kong and internationally. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
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