AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd (AXS)vsNMI Holdings Inc (NMIH)
AXS
AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd
$98.24
-0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.20B
NMIH
NMI Holdings Inc
$43.89
-0.68%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd generates 831% more annual revenue ($6.81B vs $730.78M). NMIH leads profitability with a 54.1% profit margin vs 16.2%. AXS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.18. AXS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
AXS
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
NMIH
Strong Buy71
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 54 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 76.7%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
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 : NMIH
The strongest argument for NMIH centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 54.1% and operating margin at 76.7%.
Bear Case : AXS
The primary concerns for AXS are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : NMIH
The primary concerns for NMIH are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NMIH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.53 — expect wider price swings.
NMIH is growing revenue faster at 8.1% — sustainability is the question.
AXS generates stronger free cash flow (477M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
AXS scores higher overall (74/100 vs 71/100), 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.
Visit Website →NMI Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
NMI Holdings, Inc. provides private home equity insurance services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Emeryville, California.
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