Aegon NV ADR (AEG)vsHartford Financial Services Group (HIG)
AEG
Aegon NV ADR
$8.24
+1.52%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $12.80B
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$132.14
+3.78%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $35.53B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 136% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $12.19B). HIG leads profitability with a 14.1% profit margin vs 8.0%. HIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.12. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
AEG
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
HIG
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 41.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 0.3%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 13.7%
Earnings declined 46.7%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AEG
The strongest argument for AEG centers on Price/Book, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : HIG
The strongest argument for HIG centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. PEG of 0.12 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AEG
The primary concerns for AEG are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AEG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.63 — expect wider price swings.
HIG is growing revenue faster at 6.1% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 40/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Aegon NV ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Aegon NV offers a range of financial services in the Americas, Europe and Asia. The company is headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., usually known as The Hartford, is a United States-based investment and insurance company.
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