Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsNoah Holdings Ltd (NOAH)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.90
-0.20%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.85B
NOAH
Noah Holdings Ltd
$6.58
-2.37%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $475.71M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 1033% more annual revenue ($29.59B vs $2.61B). NOAH leads profitability with a 22.5% profit margin vs 15.6%. 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+
NOAH
Strong Buy76
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 24 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.6%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 34.8%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
3.9% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 1.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HIG
The strongest argument for HIG centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.6% and operating margin at 22.6%. PEG of 0.12 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NOAH
The strongest argument for NOAH centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.5% and operating margin at 34.8%. PEG of 0.75 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : NOAH
The primary concerns for NOAH are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while NOAH is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
NOAH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.76 — expect wider price swings.
HIG is growing revenue faster at 3.9% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 76/100), backed by strong 15.6% margins. 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.
Visit Website →Noah Holdings Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · China
Noah Holdings Limited, is a provider of wealth and asset management services with a focus on investment and asset allocation services for high-net-worth individuals and companies in mainland China, Hong Kong and internationally. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
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