Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsJanus Henderson Group PLC (JHG)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$132.14
+3.78%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $35.53B
JHG
Janus Henderson Group PLC
$51.77
+0.02%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 809% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $3.17B). JHG leads profitability with a 24.8% 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+
JHG
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 41.4% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Earnings declined 23.2%
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 : JHG
The strongest argument for JHG centers on P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.8% and operating margin at 16.5%. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : JHG
The primary concerns for JHG are EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while JHG is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
JHG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.34 — expect wider price swings.
JHG is growing revenue faster at 11.0% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), 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 · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Janus Henderson Group plc is an asset management portfolio entity. The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom with additional offices in Jersey, United Kingdom and Sydney, Australia.
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