Question 1

Do analysts rate FAF or ESNT?

Accepted Answer

First American Financial currently has a consensus price target of $84.60, indicating a potential upside of 17.86%. Essent Group has a consensus price target of $71.86, indicating a potential upside of 5.52%. Given First American Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe First American Financial is more favorable than Essent Group. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First American Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 7 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.88 Essent Group 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.38

Question 2

Is FAF or ESNT a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First American Financial pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Essent Group pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. First American Financial pays out 30.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Essent Group pays out 19.5% 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.

Question 3

Which has better earnings & valuation, FAF or ESNT?

Accepted Answer

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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio First American Financial $7.45B 0.98 $621.80M $7.22 9.94 Essent Group $1.26B 4.85 $689.97M $7.17 9.50

Question 4

Do insiders & institutionals believe in FAF or ESNT?

Accepted Answer

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, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 5

Is FAF or ESNT more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Essent Group has a net margin of 51.45% compared to First American Financial's net margin of 9.33%. First American Financial's return on equity of 13.31% beat Essent Group's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First American Financial 9.33% 13.31% 4.14% Essent Group 51.45% 11.91% 9.09%

Question 6

Which has more volatility and risk, FAF or ESNT?

Accepted Answer

First American Financial has a beta of 1.22, meaning that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Essent Group has a beta of 0.76, meaning that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media refer more to FAF or ESNT?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Essent Group had 12 more articles in the media than First American Financial. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Essent Group and 8 mentions for First American Financial. First American Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Essent Group's score of 0.80 indicating that First American Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First American Financial 6 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Essent Group 11 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts recommend FAF or FNF?

Accepted Answer

First American Financial currently has a consensus target price of $84.60, suggesting a potential upside of 17.86%. Fidelity National Financial has a consensus target price of $56.75, suggesting a potential upside of 19.93%. Given Fidelity National Financial's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Fidelity National Financial is more favorable than First American Financial. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First American Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 7 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.88 Fidelity National Financial 1 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.20

Question 9

Is FAF or FNF a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First American Financial pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Fidelity National Financial pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. First American Financial pays out 30.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fidelity National Financial pays out 73.5% 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 increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years and Fidelity National Financial has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Question 10

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, FAF or FNF?

Accepted Answer

First American Financial has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio First American Financial $7.45B 0.98 $621.80M $7.22 9.94 Fidelity National Financial $14.45B 0.88 $602M $2.83 16.72

Question 11

Do insiders & institutionals believe in FAF or FNF?

Accepted Answer

89.1% of First American Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.2% of Fidelity National Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.5% of First American Financial shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of Fidelity National Financial shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 12

Is FAF or FNF more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First American Financial has a net margin of 9.33% compared to Fidelity National Financial's net margin of 5.03%. Fidelity National Financial's return on equity of 16.07% beat First American Financial's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First American Financial 9.33% 13.31% 4.14% Fidelity National Financial 5.03% 16.07% 1.30%

Question 13

Which has more risk & volatility, FAF or FNF?

Accepted Answer

First American Financial has a beta of 1.22, meaning that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fidelity National Financial has a beta of 0.95, meaning that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media refer more to FAF or FNF?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First American Financial had 6 more articles in the media than Fidelity National Financial. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for First American Financial and 2 mentions for Fidelity National Financial. Fidelity National Financial's average media sentiment score of 1.61 beat First American Financial's score of 0.98 indicating that Fidelity National Financial is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First American Financial 6 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Fidelity National Financial 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Question 15

Do analysts rate FAF or KNSL?

Accepted Answer

First American Financial presently has a consensus price target of $84.60, indicating a potential upside of 17.86%. Kinsale Capital Group has a consensus price target of $368.78, indicating a potential downside of 3.88%. Given First American Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe First American Financial is more favorable than Kinsale Capital Group. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First American Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 7 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.88 Kinsale Capital Group 2 Sell rating(s) 7 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.90

Question 16

Is FAF or KNSL a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First American Financial pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Kinsale Capital Group pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. First American Financial pays out 30.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Kinsale Capital Group pays out 4.1% 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 increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years and Kinsale Capital Group has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years. First American Financial is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 17

Which has higher valuation and earnings, FAF or KNSL?

Accepted Answer

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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio First American Financial $7.45B 0.98 $621.80M $7.22 9.94 Kinsale Capital Group $1.87B 4.66 $503.61M $24.68 15.55

Question 18

Do institutionals & insiders believe in FAF or KNSL?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Is FAF or KNSL more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Kinsale Capital Group has a net margin of 28.49% compared to First American Financial's net margin of 9.33%. Kinsale Capital Group's return on equity of 25.54% beat First American Financial's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First American Financial 9.33% 13.31% 4.14% Kinsale Capital Group 28.49% 25.54% 8.15%

Question 20

Which has more volatility & risk, FAF or KNSL?

Accepted Answer

First American Financial has a beta of 1.22, meaning that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kinsale Capital Group has a beta of 0.89, meaning that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media prefer FAF or KNSL?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Kinsale Capital Group had 2 more articles in the media than First American Financial. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Kinsale Capital Group and 8 mentions for First American Financial. Kinsale Capital Group's average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat First American Financial's score of 0.98 indicating that Kinsale Capital Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First American Financial 6 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Kinsale Capital Group 8 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 22

Do analysts prefer MTG or FAF?

Accepted Answer

MGIC Investment currently has a consensus price target of $30.60, suggesting a potential downside of 0.81%. First American Financial has a consensus price target of $84.60, suggesting a potential upside of 17.86%. Given First American Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe First American Financial is more favorable than MGIC Investment. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score MGIC Investment 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 First American Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 7 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.88

Question 23

Is MTG or FAF a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

MGIC Investment pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. First American Financial pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. MGIC Investment pays out 21.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First American Financial pays out 30.5% 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. MGIC Investment has raised its dividend for 6 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.

Question 24

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, MTG or FAF?

Accepted Answer

MGIC Investment has higher earnings, but lower revenue than First American Financial. MGIC Investment 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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio MGIC Investment $1.21B 5.21 $738.35M $3.20 9.64 First American Financial $7.45B 0.98 $621.80M $7.22 9.94

Question 25

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of MTG or FAF?

Accepted Answer

95.6% of MGIC Investment shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.1% of First American Financial shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of MGIC Investment shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of First American Financial shares are held by 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.

Question 26

Is MTG or FAF more profitable?

Accepted Answer

MGIC Investment has a net margin of 59.20% compared to First American Financial's net margin of 9.33%. MGIC Investment's return on equity of 13.90% beat First American Financial's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets MGIC Investment 59.20% 13.90% 10.81% First American Financial 9.33% 13.31% 4.14%

Question 27

Which has more risk and volatility, MTG or FAF?

Accepted Answer

MGIC Investment has a beta of 0.66, meaning that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First American Financial has a beta of 1.22, meaning that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media prefer MTG or FAF?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, MGIC Investment had 12 more articles in the media than First American Financial. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for MGIC Investment and 8 mentions for First American Financial. First American Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat MGIC Investment's score of 0.51 indicating that First American Financial is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment MGIC Investment 7 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First American Financial 6 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 29

Do analysts recommend FAF or STC?

Accepted Answer

First American Financial presently has a consensus price target of $84.60, suggesting a potential upside of 17.86%. Stewart Information Services has a consensus price target of $81.50, suggesting a potential upside of 17.88%. Given Stewart Information Services' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Stewart Information Services is more favorable than First American Financial. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First American Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 7 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.88 Stewart Information Services 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 30

Is FAF or STC a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First American Financial pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Stewart Information Services pays an annual dividend of $2.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. First American Financial pays out 30.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Stewart Information Services pays out 46.1% 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 Stewart Information Services has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years. First American Financial is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 31

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, FAF or STC?

Accepted Answer

First American Financial has higher revenue and earnings than Stewart Information Services. First American Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Stewart Information Services, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio First American Financial $7.45B 0.98 $621.80M $7.22 9.94 Stewart Information Services $2.92B 0.72 $115.54M $4.56 15.16

Question 32

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of FAF or STC?

Accepted Answer

89.1% of First American Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.9% of Stewart Information Services shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.5% of First American Financial shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Stewart Information Services shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 33

Is FAF or STC more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First American Financial has a net margin of 9.33% compared to Stewart Information Services' net margin of 4.12%. First American Financial's return on equity of 13.31% beat Stewart Information Services' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First American Financial 9.33% 13.31% 4.14% Stewart Information Services 4.12% 10.02% 5.12%

Question 34

Which has more volatility & risk, FAF or STC?

Accepted Answer

First American Financial has a beta of 1.22, indicating that its share price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Stewart Information Services has a beta of 0.98, indicating that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media prefer FAF or STC?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First American Financial had 6 more articles in the media than Stewart Information Services. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for First American Financial and 2 mentions for Stewart Information Services. Stewart Information Services' average media sentiment score of 1.79 beat First American Financial's score of 0.98 indicating that Stewart Information Services is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First American Financial 6 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Stewart Information Services 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Metric	First American Financial	Insurance Industry	Finance Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$7.33B	$19.29B	$13.63B	$24.31B
Dividend Yield	3.07%	3.30%	5.89%	3.70%
P/E Ratio	9.94	15.79	29.61	30.31
Price / Sales	0.98	30.80	521.31	21.00
Price / Cash	9.17	12.56	38.19	32.49
Price / Book	1.30	2.07	2.18	6.77
Net Income	$621.80M	$1.80B	$1.31B	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-2.59%	-0.59%	-0.30%	-0.65%
1 Month Performance	3.90%	3.47%	2.37%	3.38%
1 Year Performance	7.96%	8.97%	9.68%	14.90%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
FAF First American Financial	4.9323 of 5 stars	$71.78 -0.3%	$84.60 +17.9%	+8.0%	$7.33B	$7.45B	9.94	19,102
ESNT Essent Group	3.4406 of 5 stars	$69.34 -0.3%	$71.86 +3.6%	+6.6%	$6.25B	$1.26B	9.67	350	News Coverage Insider Trade Analyst Revision
FNF Fidelity National Financial	4.9729 of 5 stars	$49.08 -0.8%	$56.75 +15.6%	-22.2%	$13.27B	$14.98B	17.33	24,535	Positive News
KNSL Kinsale Capital Group	3.5445 of 5 stars	$367.46 -3.1%	$362.11 -1.5%	-15.5%	$8.64B	$2.00B	14.89	470	Analyst Forecast
MTG MGIC Investment	4.1752 of 5 stars	$31.12 -0.1%	$30.60 -1.7%	+9.6%	$6.39B	$1.21B	9.73	680	News Coverage Analyst Upgrade Analyst Revision

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Do insiders & institutionals believe in FAF or ESNT?

Is FAF or ESNT a better dividend stock?

Which has better earnings & valuation, FAF or ESNT?

Is FAF or ESNT more profitable?

Does the media refer more to FAF or ESNT?

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Do analysts recommend FAF or FNF?

Is FAF or FNF a better dividend stock?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in FAF or FNF?

Does the media refer more to FAF or FNF?

Is FAF or FNF more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, FAF or FNF?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, FAF or FNF?

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Which has higher valuation and earnings, FAF or KNSL?

Which has more volatility & risk, FAF or KNSL?

Do analysts rate FAF or KNSL?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in FAF or KNSL?

Is FAF or KNSL a better dividend stock?

Does the media prefer FAF or KNSL?

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Do analysts prefer MTG or FAF?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, MTG or FAF?

Is MTG or FAF a better dividend stock?

Is MTG or FAF more profitable?

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Is FAF or STC a better dividend stock?

Do analysts recommend FAF or STC?

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