Medallion Financial Corp (MFIN)vsVisa Inc. Class A (V)
MFIN
Medallion Financial Corp
$10.21
-0.73%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $238.06M
V
Visa Inc. Class A
$342.60
+0.42%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $639.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Visa Inc. Class A generates 12272% more annual revenue ($43.03B vs $347.76M). V leads profitability with a 51.7% profit margin vs 10.3%. MFIN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.77. V earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
MFIN
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
V
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
Strong operational efficiency at 45.0%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 62 in profit
Keeps 52 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 67.3%
17.1% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 35.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 6.4%
Earnings declined 60.0%
Moderate valuation
Trading at 18.4x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MFIN
The strongest argument for MFIN centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. PEG of 0.77 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : V
The strongest argument for V centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 51.7% and operating margin at 67.3%. Revenue growth of 17.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MFIN
The primary concerns for MFIN are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : V
The primary concerns for V are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MFIN profiles as a declining stock while V is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MFIN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.77 — expect wider price swings.
V is growing revenue faster at 17.1% — sustainability is the question.
V generates stronger free cash flow (2.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
V scores higher overall (74/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 51.7% margins and 17.1% revenue growth. 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.
Medallion Financial Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Medallion Financial Corp. The company is headquartered in New York City, New York.
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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