Aon PLC (AON)vsHartford Financial Services Group (HIG)
AON
Aon PLC
$328.53
+1.95%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $67.89B
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 65% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $17.49B). AON leads profitability with a 22.5% profit margin vs 14.1%. HIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.12. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
AON
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
HIG
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 35.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 27.1% YoY
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
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AON
The strongest argument for AON centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.5% and operating margin at 35.8%.
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 : AON
The primary concerns for AON are Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.56 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AON profiles as a mature stock while HIG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AON carries more volatility with a beta of 0.71 — expect wider price swings.
AON is growing revenue faster at 6.5% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 70/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Aon PLC
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE BROKERS · USA
Aon plc is a multinational professional services firm that sells a range of financial risk-mitigation products, including insurance, pension administration, and health-insurance plans.
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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