Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsHoulihan Lokey Inc (HLI)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$133.99
-2.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $34.77B
HLI
Houlihan Lokey Inc
$145.86
-0.92%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $9.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 1072% more annual revenue ($29.59B vs $2.52B). HLI leads profitability with a 16.1% profit margin vs 15.6%. HIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.12. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
HIG
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
HLI
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.6%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
3.9% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 15.5%
Earnings declined 19.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HIG
The strongest argument for HIG centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.6% and operating margin at 22.6%. PEG of 0.12 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : HLI
The strongest argument for HLI centers on Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.1% and operating margin at 18.4%.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : HLI
The primary concerns for HLI are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while HLI is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
HLI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
HIG is growing revenue faster at 3.9% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (2.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 15.6% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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.
Visit Website →Houlihan Lokey Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Houlihan Lokey, Inc., an investment banking firm, provides valuation and financial advisory services, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) globally. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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