First American Corporation (FAF)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
FAF
First American Corporation
$64.97
-1.80%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.49B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$85.54
-0.42%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $250.35B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 927% more annual revenue ($83.11B vs $8.09B). WFC leads profitability with a 27.6% profit margin vs 9.1%. WFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.30. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
FAF
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
WFC
Strong Buy74
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 34.2%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 6.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 6.5%
0.4% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FAF
The strongest argument for FAF centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.6% and operating margin at 34.2%. PEG of 1.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FAF
The primary concerns for FAF are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FAF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
FAF is growing revenue faster at 5.3% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (6.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
WFC scores higher overall (74/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 27.6% margins. 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.
First American Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
First American Financial Corporation, provides financial services. The company is headquartered in Santa Ana, California.
Wells Fargo & Company
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Wells Fargo & Company is an American multinational financial services company with corporate headquarters in San Francisco, California, operational headquarters in Manhattan, and managerial offices throughout the United States and overseas.
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