Cohen & Company Inc (COHN)vsHartford Financial Services Group (HIG)
COHN
Cohen & Company Inc
$23.01
-0.90%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $57.01M
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 10576% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $269.69M). HIG leads profitability with a 14.1% profit margin vs 5.3%. COHN trades at a lower P/E of 5.3x. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
COHN
Strong Buy68
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
Every $100 of equity generates 42 in profit
Revenue surging 493.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 96.8% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 28.2%
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
5.3% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COHN
The strongest argument for COHN centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 493.4% 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 : COHN
The primary concerns for COHN are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : HIG
No major red flags identified for HIG, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COHN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while HIG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
COHN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.10 — expect wider price swings.
COHN is growing revenue faster at 493.4% — 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 68/100). 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.
Cohen & Company Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Cohen & Company Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with additional offices in New York City; Boca Raton, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; Bethesda, Maryland; Boston, Massachusetts; Paris, France; and London, United Kingdom.
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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