Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF)vsHCI Group Inc (HCI)
CINF
Cincinnati Financial Corporation
$190.31
+0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $29.15B
HCI
HCI Group Inc
$190.83
+0.51%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cincinnati Financial Corporation generates 1254% more annual revenue ($13.28B vs $980.69M). HCI leads profitability with a 33.5% profit margin vs 20.1%. HCI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. HCI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 84/100 (A-).
CINF
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
HCI
Exceptional Buy84
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 39 in profit
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 50.1%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 18.2%
Grey zone — moderate risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CINF
The strongest argument for CINF centers on P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.1% and operating margin at 18.5%.
Bull Case : HCI
The strongest argument for HCI centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.5% and operating margin at 50.1%. Revenue growth of 13.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CINF
The primary concerns for CINF are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : HCI
The primary concerns for HCI are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CINF profiles as a declining stock while HCI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
HCI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
HCI is growing revenue faster at 13.2% — sustainability is the question.
CINF generates stronger free cash flow (698M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HCI scores higher overall (84/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 33.5% margins and 13.2% revenue growth. 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.
Cincinnati Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Cincinnati Financial Corporation offers property and casualty insurance, its main business, through The Cincinnati Insurance Company, The Cincinnati Indemnity Company and The Cincinnati Casualty Company.
HCI Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
HCI Group, Inc. is engaged in the property and casualty insurance, reinsurance, real estate and information technology businesses in Florida. The company is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
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