Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsMoelis & Co (MC)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$132.14
+3.78%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $35.53B
MC
Moelis & Co
$67.86
-1.99%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 1782% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $1.53B). MC leads profitability with a 14.5% 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+
MC
Buy51
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 41.4% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.4x book value
4.3% 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 : MC
The strongest argument for MC centers on Return on Equity.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : MC
The primary concerns for MC are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.85 — expect wider price swings.
HIG is growing revenue faster at 6.1% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 51/100). 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.
Visit Website →Moelis & Co
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Moelis & Company is an investment banking advisory firm in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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