First American Corp (FAF)

Priced to succeed, by DCF this company is underpriced even if it never grows. It may be hurt a bit more in short term, but it'll be back, and it's also consolidating a solid competitive advantage with its database.

insurer

With a PE less than 9, significant insider ownership, a relatively unknown business that is a quasi monopoly (title insurance, only competitor Fidelity Title Insurance) this company has a huge moat and is underpriced. Everyone has to have title insurance afterall to buy or sell a house. Weakness in the housing market has hurt earning less than what was expected. Houses will always be bought and sold. I'll happily take this company, its almost 2% a year dividend and completely free DRIP program to the bank.

Stock price has suffered unduly with the subprime crisis
Company has been around over 100 yrs, and will likely be around 100 more

good management and continues to diversify.

if you can get it @33.12

good stock see lfg about my positive thoughts regarding title companies

mortgage title insurance

financial services

I look at the wisdom said by others to bet on this one. Competitive markets are close by and looks like a long shot to me. Will try it

This is another investment that Philip at IV highlighted. Again, a good conservative management team highlights a businesses that consistently grows over time.

If one is looking for a sound, safe investment that grows more rapidly that S&P, FAF would be a wise selection.

FAF might see short-term volatility in tandem with the real estate market, and a larger-than-expected housing market downturn could negatively impact FAF in the mid-term. Its information database and other services should mitigate this somewhat. Free cash flow remains robust. Ancillary services (such as servicing for foreclosures) would also offset weaker results from a hard housing landing.

Undervalued due to negative sentiment covering anything housing related, this frim has a solid info. services and title insurance business model which will survive the current downturn and trade in the $40-50 range in 3 -4 years time.

Innovative products, will shine

Good Value Play overreaction from market pressed it down.

Great valuation and all the bad news of the housing market and more is already built into the price.

a solid company that is undervalued. I am looking for it to be a long term part of my portfolio.

Financial sector s--t has to work iits way through the whole goose!

Limited real estate market, more advanced automation on title process will create low profit margin and lots more competition, no vertical integration for FAF available