Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsIntuit Inc (INTU)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$132.02
-0.49%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.37B
INTU
Intuit Inc
$396.31
-2.57%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $110.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 43% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $20.12B). INTU leads profitability with a 21.6% 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+).
HIG
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
INTU
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for HIG.
Margin of Safety
-0.5%
Fair Value
$404.62
Current Price
$396.31
$8.31 premium
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 23 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 41.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
17.4% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 48.5% YoY
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Moderate valuation
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 : INTU
The strongest argument for INTU centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.6% and operating margin at 18.4%. Revenue growth of 17.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
No major red flags identified for HIG, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : INTU
The primary concerns for INTU are P/E Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while INTU is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
INTU carries more volatility with a beta of 1.03 — expect wider price swings.
INTU is growing revenue faster at 17.4% — sustainability is the question.
INTU generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 71/100). 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.
Visit Website →Intuit Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Intuit Inc. is an American business that specializes in financial software. Intuit's products include the tax preparation application TurboTax, personal finance app Mint and the small business accounting program QuickBooks.
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