Chemung Financial Corp (CHMG)vsHartford Financial Services Group (HIG)
CHMG
Chemung Financial Corp
$66.83
-1.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $322.08M
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.81
+0.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $37.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 30094% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $95.35M). CHMG leads profitability with a 19.2% 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+).
CHMG
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
HIG
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 41.5%
Earnings expanding 51.7% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
19.1% revenue growth
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
ROE of 7.4% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CHMG
The strongest argument for CHMG centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.2% and operating margin at 41.5%. Revenue growth of 19.1% 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 : CHMG
The primary concerns for CHMG are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : HIG
No major red flags identified for HIG, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CHMG profiles as a growth stock while HIG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HIG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.53 — expect wider price swings.
CHMG is growing revenue faster at 19.1% — 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 63/100). Both earn "Strong 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.
Chemung Financial Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Chemung Financial Corporation is the holding company of Chemung Canal Trust Company providing a range of banking, finance, trust and other financial services. The company is headquartered in Elmira, New York.
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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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