Cohen & Steers Inc (CNS)vsHartford Financial Services Group (HIG)
CNS
Cohen & Steers Inc
$73.94
+0.54%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.96B
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 4975% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $567.29M). CNS leads profitability with a 27.5% 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+).
CNS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
HIG
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 34.4%
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CNS
The strongest argument for CNS centers on Operating Margin, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.5% and operating margin at 34.4%.
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 : CNS
The primary concerns for CNS are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CNS profiles as a mature stock while HIG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CNS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
CNS is growing revenue faster at 8.3% — 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 62/100). 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.
Cohen & Steers Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Cohen & Steers, Inc. is a publicly owned asset management portfolio company. The company is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London, United Kingdom; Central, Hong Kong; Tokyo, Japan; and Seattle, Washington.
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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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