First American Financial (FAF) Competitors

First American Financial has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Essent Group has a beta of 0.78, meaning that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

89.1% of First American Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.0% of Essent Group shares are held by institutional investors. 3.5% of First American Financial shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.6% of Essent Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

First American Financial pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Essent Group pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. First American Financial pays out 33.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Essent Group pays out 19.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. First American Financial has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years and Essent Group has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years. First American Financial is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, First American Financial had 1 more articles in the media than Essent Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for First American Financial and 1 mentions for Essent Group. First American Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat Essent Group's score of 0.77 indicating that First American Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media.

First American Financial presently has a consensus price target of $82.50, suggesting a potential upside of 19.01%. Essent Group has a consensus price target of $66.43, suggesting a potential upside of 11.40%. Given First American Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe First American Financial is more favorable than Essent Group.

Essent Group has a net margin of 53.64% compared to First American Financial's net margin of 8.73%. First American Financial's return on equity of 12.58% beat Essent Group's return on equity.

Essent Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than First American Financial. Essent Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First American Financial, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

In the previous week, First American Financial had 1 more articles in the media than Fidelity National Financial. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for First American Financial and 1 mentions for Fidelity National Financial. First American Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat Fidelity National Financial's score of 0.00 indicating that First American Financial is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

First American Financial has a net margin of 8.73% compared to Fidelity National Financial's net margin of 5.10%. Fidelity National Financial's return on equity of 15.49% beat First American Financial's return on equity.

Fidelity National Financial has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First American Financial has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

First American Financial has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Fidelity National Financial. First American Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fidelity National Financial, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

81.2% of Fidelity National Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.1% of First American Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.7% of Fidelity National Financial shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of First American Financial shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Fidelity National Financial pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. First American Financial pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Fidelity National Financial pays out 75.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. First American Financial pays out 33.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fidelity National Financial has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and First American Financial has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years.

Fidelity National Financial presently has a consensus target price of $56.25, indicating a potential upside of 18.10%. First American Financial has a consensus target price of $82.50, indicating a potential upside of 19.01%. Given First American Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe First American Financial is more favorable than Fidelity National Financial.

First American Financial presently has a consensus target price of $82.50, suggesting a potential upside of 19.01%. Kimco Realty has a consensus target price of $25.50, suggesting a potential upside of 1.67%. Given First American Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe First American Financial is more favorable than Kimco Realty.

First American Financial pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Kimco Realty pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. First American Financial pays out 33.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Kimco Realty pays out 120.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. First American Financial has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years and Kimco Realty has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

89.1% of First American Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.3% of Kimco Realty shares are held by institutional investors. 3.5% of First American Financial shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Kimco Realty shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Kimco Realty had 4 more articles in the media than First American Financial. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Kimco Realty and 2 mentions for First American Financial. Kimco Realty's average media sentiment score of 1.20 beat First American Financial's score of 0.95 indicating that Kimco Realty is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Kimco Realty has a net margin of 28.54% compared to First American Financial's net margin of 8.73%. First American Financial's return on equity of 12.58% beat Kimco Realty's return on equity.

First American Financial has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kimco Realty has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

First American Financial has higher revenue and earnings than Kimco Realty. First American Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kimco Realty, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Kinsale Capital Group pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. First American Financial pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Kinsale Capital Group pays out 4.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First American Financial pays out 33.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Kinsale Capital Group has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years and First American Financial has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years. First American Financial is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Kinsale Capital Group has a net margin of 27.48% compared to First American Financial's net margin of 8.73%. Kinsale Capital Group's return on equity of 25.82% beat First American Financial's return on equity.

85.4% of Kinsale Capital Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.1% of First American Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.6% of Kinsale Capital Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of First American Financial shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

First American Financial has higher revenue and earnings than Kinsale Capital Group. First American Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kinsale Capital Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

In the previous week, Kinsale Capital Group had 6 more articles in the media than First American Financial. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Kinsale Capital Group and 2 mentions for First American Financial. Kinsale Capital Group's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat First American Financial's score of 0.95 indicating that Kinsale Capital Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Kinsale Capital Group presently has a consensus target price of $374.90, suggesting a potential upside of 21.89%. First American Financial has a consensus target price of $82.50, suggesting a potential upside of 19.01%. Given Kinsale Capital Group's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Kinsale Capital Group is more favorable than First American Financial.

Kinsale Capital Group has a beta of 0.91, meaning that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First American Financial has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.