First American Corporation (FAF)vsRadian Group Inc (RDN)
FAF
First American Corporation
$71.78
+0.84%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.43B
RDN
Radian Group Inc
$35.62
-1.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
First American Corporation generates 384% more annual revenue ($7.98B vs $1.65B). RDN leads profitability with a 32.5% profit margin vs 9.3%. RDN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.76. RDN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
FAF
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
RDN
Strong Buy78
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.6%
Revenue surging 93.5% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 16.2%
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 : RDN
The strongest argument for RDN centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.5% and operating margin at 31.6%. Revenue growth of 93.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FAF
The primary concerns for FAF are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : RDN
The primary concerns for RDN are EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FAF profiles as a value stock while RDN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FAF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
RDN is growing revenue faster at 93.5% — sustainability is the question.
RDN generates stronger free cash flow (627M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RDN scores higher overall (78/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 32.5% margins and 93.5% 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.
Radian Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
Radian Group Inc. is engaged in the mortgage and real estate services business in the United States. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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