Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsJPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$130.04
-2.60%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.60B
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$339.45
+1.05%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $902.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 551% more annual revenue ($190.73B vs $29.32B). JPM leads profitability with a 34.6% 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+
JPM
Strong Buy71
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 42.6%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 : JPM
The strongest argument for JPM centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.6% and operating margin at 42.6%. Revenue growth of 10.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.32 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while JPM is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
JPM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
JPM is growing revenue faster at 10.2% — sustainability is the question.
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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.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an American multinational investment bank and financial services holding company headquartered in New York City. JPMorgan Chase is incorporated in Delaware. As a Bulge Bracket bank, it is a major provider of various investment banking and financial services. It is one of America's Big Four banks, along with Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo. JPMorgan Chase is considered to be a universal bank and a custodian bank. The J.P. Morgan brand is used by the investment banking, asset management, private banking, private wealth management, and treasury services divisions.
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