Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsNational Bank Holdings Corporation (NBHC)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$132.02
-0.49%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.37B
NBHC
National Bank Holdings Corporation
$42.85
+0.09%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 6608% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $429.18M). NBHC leads profitability with a 24.7% 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+
NBHC
Buy63
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 23 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 41.4% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 33.7% year-over-year
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 23.1%
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.1% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 27.0%
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 : NBHC
The strongest argument for NBHC centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.7% and operating margin at 23.1%. Revenue growth of 33.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
No major red flags identified for HIG, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : NBHC
The primary concerns for NBHC are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while NBHC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NBHC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
NBHC is growing revenue faster at 33.7% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 63/100). 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 →National Bank Holdings Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
National Bank Holdings Corporation is the banking holding company for NBH Bank offering various banking products and financial services to commercial, commercial and consumer clients in the United States. The company is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
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