Radian Group Competitors

Radian Group (NYSE:RDN) and People's United Financial (NASDAQ:PBCT) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and risk.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Radian Group and People's United Financial's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Radian Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than People's United Financial. Radian Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than People's United Financial, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Radian Group pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. People's United Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.73 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Radian Group pays out 32.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. People's United Financial pays out 57.5% 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. Radian Group has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and People's United Financial has increased its dividend for 28 consecutive years. People's United Financial is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Radian Group and People's United Financial, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Radian Group currently has a consensus price target of $25.50, suggesting a potential upside of 12.63%. People's United Financial has a consensus price target of $16.50, suggesting a potential downside of 4.40%. Given Radian Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Radian Group is more favorable than People's United Financial.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

95.1% of Radian Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.6% of People's United Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Radian Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of People's United Financial shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Radian Group and People's United Financial's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Radian Group has a beta of 1.51, meaning that its stock price is 51% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, People's United Financial has a beta of 1.23, meaning that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Radian Group beats People's United Financial on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Radian Group (NYSE:RDN) and TFS Financial (NASDAQ:TFSL) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Radian Group and TFS Financial's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

95.1% of Radian Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.9% of TFS Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Radian Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of TFS Financial shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Radian Group and TFS Financial's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Radian Group and TFS Financial, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Radian Group currently has a consensus price target of $25.50, suggesting a potential upside of 12.63%. Given Radian Group's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Radian Group is more favorable than TFS Financial.

Dividends

Radian Group pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. TFS Financial pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. Radian Group pays out 32.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. TFS Financial pays out 373.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Radian Group has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and TFS Financial has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Risk and Volatility

Radian Group has a beta of 1.51, suggesting that its stock price is 51% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, TFS Financial has a beta of 0.43, suggesting that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Radian Group beats TFS Financial on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Radian Group (NYSE:RDN) and New York Community Bancorp (NYSE:NYCB) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, dividends, earnings, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Radian Group and New York Community Bancorp's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

New York Community Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Radian Group. New York Community Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Radian Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Radian Group and New York Community Bancorp's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Radian Group pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. New York Community Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. Radian Group pays out 32.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. New York Community Bancorp pays out 78.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Radian Group has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and New York Community Bancorp has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Risk & Volatility

Radian Group has a beta of 1.51, suggesting that its share price is 51% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, New York Community Bancorp has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its share price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

95.1% of Radian Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.7% of New York Community Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Radian Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.2% of New York Community Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Radian Group and New York Community Bancorp, as reported by MarketBeat.

Radian Group currently has a consensus target price of $25.50, indicating a potential upside of 12.63%. New York Community Bancorp has a consensus target price of $12.8182, indicating a potential upside of 14.55%. Given New York Community Bancorp's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe New York Community Bancorp is more favorable than Radian Group.

Summary

Radian Group beats New York Community Bancorp on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

MGIC Investment (NYSE:MTG) and Radian Group (NYSE:RDN) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk.

Dividends

MGIC Investment pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Radian Group pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. MGIC Investment pays out 18.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Radian Group pays out 32.2% 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 1 consecutive years and Radian Group has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Risk & Volatility

MGIC Investment has a beta of 1.79, meaning that its share price is 79% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Radian Group has a beta of 1.51, meaning that its share price is 51% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for MGIC Investment and Radian Group, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

MGIC Investment currently has a consensus price target of $14.80, indicating a potential upside of 6.86%. Radian Group has a consensus price target of $25.50, indicating a potential upside of 12.63%. Given Radian Group's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Radian Group is more favorable than MGIC Investment.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares MGIC Investment and Radian Group's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Insider & Institutional Ownership

93.3% of MGIC Investment shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.1% of Radian Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of MGIC Investment shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Radian Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares MGIC Investment and Radian Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Radian Group (NYSE:RDN) and The Simply Good Foods (NASDAQ:SMPL) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, risk and dividends.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Radian Group and The Simply Good Foods, as provided by MarketBeat.

Radian Group currently has a consensus price target of $25.50, indicating a potential upside of 12.63%. The Simply Good Foods has a consensus price target of $32.4615, indicating a potential downside of 11.31%. Given Radian Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Radian Group is more favorable than The Simply Good Foods.

Profitability

This table compares Radian Group and The Simply Good Foods' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Radian Group and The Simply Good Foods' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Radian Group has higher revenue and earnings than The Simply Good Foods. Radian Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Simply Good Foods, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

95.1% of Radian Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.1% of The Simply Good Foods shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of Radian Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.0% of The Simply Good Foods shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Risk and Volatility

Radian Group has a beta of 1.51, indicating that its stock price is 51% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Simply Good Foods has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Radian Group beats The Simply Good Foods on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) and Radian Group (NYSE:RDN) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Walker & Dunlop and Radian Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Walker & Dunlop and Radian Group's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Radian Group has higher revenue and earnings than Walker & Dunlop. Radian Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Walker & Dunlop, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Walker & Dunlop and Radian Group, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Walker & Dunlop currently has a consensus target price of $119.75, indicating a potential upside of 12.56%. Radian Group has a consensus target price of $25.50, indicating a potential upside of 12.63%. Given Radian Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Radian Group is more favorable than Walker & Dunlop.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

72.9% of Walker & Dunlop shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.1% of Radian Group shares are held by institutional investors. 8.8% of Walker & Dunlop shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Radian Group shares are held 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.

Risk and Volatility

Walker & Dunlop has a beta of 1.31, indicating that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Radian Group has a beta of 1.51, indicating that its stock price is 51% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Walker & Dunlop pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Radian Group pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Walker & Dunlop pays out 26.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Radian Group pays out 32.2% 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. Walker & Dunlop has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Radian Group has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

Radian Group beats Walker & Dunlop on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.