Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsMid Penn Bancorp (MPB)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$130.04
-2.60%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.60B
MPB
Mid Penn Bancorp
$34.21
-0.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $867.98M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 10464% more annual revenue ($29.32B vs $277.51M). MPB leads profitability with a 25.8% 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+
MPB
Buy64
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 40.5%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 22.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : MPB
The strongest argument for MPB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.8% and operating margin at 40.5%. Revenue growth of 22.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : MPB
The primary concerns for MPB are Market Cap, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while MPB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HIG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.49 — expect wider price swings.
MPB is growing revenue faster at 22.5% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 64/100). 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 →Mid Penn Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for Mid Penn Bank providing commercial banking services to individuals, partnerships, non-profit organizations, and corporations. The company is headquartered in Millersburg, Pennsylvania.
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