Byline Bancorp Inc (BY)vsHartford Financial Services Group (HIG)
BY
Byline Bancorp Inc
$32.15
-0.77%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.47B
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.64
-1.55%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $37.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 6707% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $422.94M). BY leads profitability with a 33.0% profit margin vs 14.1%. HIG trades at a lower P/E of 9.6x. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
BY
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
HIG
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 48.4%
Earnings expanding 29.7% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 41.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BY
The strongest argument for BY centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.0% and operating margin at 48.4%. Revenue growth of 13.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : BY
The primary concerns for BY are Market Cap.
Bear Case : HIG
No major red flags identified for HIG, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BY profiles as a mature stock while HIG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
BY is growing revenue faster at 13.8% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (77/100 vs 66/100). 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.
Byline Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Byline Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for Byline Bank offering a range of banking products and services to small and medium-sized businesses, commercial and financial real estate sponsors, and consumers in the United States. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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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