First American Corporation (FAF)vsMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR (MUFG)
FAF
First American Corporation
$71.78
+0.84%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.43B
MUFG
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR
$23.89
-0.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $271.15B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR generates 90839% more annual revenue ($7.26T vs $7.98B). MUFG leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 9.3%. MUFG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.94. MUFG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
FAF
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
MUFG
Strong Buy79
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
Earnings expanding 50.4% YoY
15.0% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 45.6%
Earnings expanding 50.9% YoY
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FAF
The strongest argument for FAF centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 15.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MUFG
The strongest argument for MUFG centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.5% and operating margin at 45.6%. Revenue growth of 28.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FAF
The primary concerns for FAF are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MUFG
The primary concerns for MUFG are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.16 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FAF profiles as a value stock while MUFG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FAF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
MUFG is growing revenue faster at 28.8% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
MUFG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 28.8% revenue growth. 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.
First American Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
First American Financial Corporation, provides financial services. The company is headquartered in Santa Ana, California.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., a banking holding company, offers financial services in Japan, the United States, and Asia / Oceania. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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