American International Group Inc (AIG)vsHartford Financial Services Group (HIG)
AIG
American International Group Inc
$74.39
+0.68%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $40.14B
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$132.65
+0.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $37.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 7% more annual revenue ($28.38B vs $26.61B). HIG leads profitability with a 13.5% profit margin vs 11.6%. HIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.12. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
AIG
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
HIG
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-112.5%
Fair Value
$36.92
Current Price
$74.39
$37.47 premium
Margin of Safety
+77.4%
Fair Value
$629.46
Current Price
$132.65
$496.81 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
Strong operational efficiency at 20.0%
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.4% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 7.2%
Earnings declined 5.6%
Distress zone — elevated risk
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AIG
The strongest argument for AIG centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.86 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : AIG
The primary concerns for AIG are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : HIG
No major red flags identified for HIG, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AIG profiles as a declining stock while HIG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AIG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.58 — expect wider price swings.
HIG is growing revenue faster at 6.7% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (81/100 vs 60/100). Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
American International Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
American International Group, Inc., also known as AIG, is an American multinational finance and insurance corporation with operations in more than 80 countries and jurisdictions. The company operates through three core businesses: General Insurance, Life & Retirement, and a standalone technology-enabled subsidiary.
Hartford Financial Services Group
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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