LM Funding America Inc (LMFA)vsVisa Inc. Class A (V)
LMFA
LM Funding America Inc
$0.32
-5.69%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.15M
V
Visa Inc. Class A
$304.91
+0.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $585.66B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Visa Inc. Class A generates 546857% more annual revenue ($41.39B vs $7.57M). V leads profitability with a 50.2% profit margin vs -92.9%. V earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
LMFA
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
V
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LMFA.
Margin of Safety
+17.4%
Fair Value
$369.26
Current Price
$304.91
$64.35 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 71.7% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 54 in profit
Keeps 50 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 68.3%
Generating 6.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -18.6% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 89.4%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 15.2x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LMFA
The strongest argument for LMFA centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 71.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : V
The strongest argument for V centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 50.2% and operating margin at 68.3%. Revenue growth of 14.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LMFA
The primary concerns for LMFA are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : V
The primary concerns for V are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LMFA profiles as a hypergrowth stock while V is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
LMFA carries more volatility with a beta of 2.36 — expect wider price swings.
LMFA is growing revenue faster at 71.7% — sustainability is the question.
V generates stronger free cash flow (6.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
V scores higher overall (68/100 vs 39/100), backed by strong 50.2% margins and 14.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
LM Funding America Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
LM Funding America, Inc., through its subsidiary, LM Funding, LLC, is a specialized finance company. The company is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
Visa Inc. Class A
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Visa Inc. is an American multinational financial services corporation headquartered in Foster City, California, United States. It facilitates electronic funds transfers throughout the world, most commonly through Visa-branded credit cards, debit cards and prepaid cards. Visa is one of the world's most valuable companies.
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