American International Group Inc (AIG)vsNorthwest Bancshares Inc (NWBI)
AIG
American International Group Inc
$81.44
+1.95%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $41.61B
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares Inc
$15.22
-0.33%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American International Group Inc generates 3757% more annual revenue ($26.74B vs $693.21M). NWBI leads profitability with a 28.9% profit margin vs 11.1%. AIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.68. NWBI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
AIG
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
NWBI
Strong Buy77
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 41.1%
Earnings expanding 1600.0% YoY
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 28.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
0.5% revenue growth
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 10.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
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 0.68 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NWBI
The strongest argument for NWBI centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.9% and operating margin at 41.1%. Revenue growth of 28.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AIG
The primary concerns for AIG are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : NWBI
The primary concerns for NWBI are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AIG profiles as a value stock while NWBI is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NWBI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
NWBI is growing revenue faster at 28.3% — sustainability is the question.
AIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NWBI scores higher overall (77/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 28.9% margins and 28.3% 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.
Northwest Bancshares Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. is a Northwest Bank holding company offering a variety of personal and business banking solutions. The company is headquartered in Warren, Pennsylvania.
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