Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsNoah Holdings Ltd (NOAH)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$145.68
+1.58%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $38.45B
NOAH
Noah Holdings Ltd
$8.60
-0.58%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $595.16M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 998% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $2.62B). NOAH leads profitability with a 20.4% profit margin vs 14.1%. HIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.12. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
HIG
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
NOAH
Strong Buy68
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 41.4% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 37.8%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
1.8% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.4% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 14.3%
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 : NOAH
The strongest argument for NOAH centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.4% and operating margin at 37.8%. PEG of 0.75 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : NOAH
The primary concerns for NOAH are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NOAH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.78 — expect wider price swings.
HIG is growing revenue faster at 6.1% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (77/100 vs 68/100). 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 · 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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