Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsHancock Whitney Corp (HWC)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.36
-0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.75B
HWC
Hancock Whitney Corp
$75.25
+1.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 1976% more annual revenue ($29.32B vs $1.41B). HWC leads profitability with a 30.3% profit margin vs 14.9%. 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+
HWC
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
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 22 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 36.1% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.9%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : HWC
The strongest argument for HWC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.3% and operating margin at 43.9%.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : HWC
The primary concerns for HWC are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while HWC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
HWC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
HIG is growing revenue faster at 8.1% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 67/100). 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.
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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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Hancock Whitney Corporation is the banking holding company for Hancock Whitney Bank offering a range of banking products and services to commercial, small business and retail clients. The company is headquartered in Gulfport, Mississippi.
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