Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsIntercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$122.36
-2.77%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $35.73B
ICE
Intercontinental Exchange Inc
$151.48
-0.36%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $87.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 178% more annual revenue ($29.32B vs $10.56B). ICE leads profitability with a 38.3% 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+
ICE
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 52.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.8% revenue growth
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 : ICE
The strongest argument for ICE centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.3% and operating margin at 52.6%.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : ICE
The primary concerns for ICE are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ICE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
HIG is growing revenue faster at 8.1% — sustainability is the question.
ICE generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 61/100). 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.
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 · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is an American Fortune 500 company formed in 2000 that operates global exchanges, clearing houses and provides mortgage technology, data and listing services. The company owns exchanges for financial and commodity markets, and operates regulated exchanges and marketplaces.
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