AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd (AXS)vsFidelity National Financial Inc (FNF)
AXS
AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd
$98.24
-0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.20B
FNF
Fidelity National Financial Inc
$44.13
+0.41%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $11.97B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fidelity National Financial Inc generates 126% more annual revenue ($15.35B vs $6.81B). AXS leads profitability with a 16.2% profit margin vs 5.0%. FNF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. AXS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
AXS
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
FNF
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 24.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
5.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AXS
The strongest argument for AXS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.2% and operating margin at 19.2%. PEG of 1.18 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : FNF
The strongest argument for FNF centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 10.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.85 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AXS
The primary concerns for AXS are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : FNF
The primary concerns for FNF are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AXS profiles as a mature stock while FNF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FNF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
FNF is growing revenue faster at 10.5% — sustainability is the question.
FNF generates stronger free cash flow (1.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AXS scores higher overall (74/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 16.2% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, offers various specialized insurance and reinsurance products worldwide. The company is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. offers various insurance products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.
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