Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsNI Holdings Inc (NODK)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$130.04
-2.60%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $34.77B
NODK
NI Holdings Inc
$14.89
+0.74%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $304.03M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 10965% more annual revenue ($29.59B vs $267.39M). HIG leads profitability with a 15.6% profit margin vs 2.9%. HIG trades at a lower P/E of 8.7x. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
HIG
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
NODK
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
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
Strong operational efficiency at 22.6%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 94.9% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
3.9% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
2.9% margin — thin
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 : NODK
The strongest argument for NODK centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : NODK
The primary concerns for NODK are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Thin 2.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.49 — expect wider price swings.
HIG is growing revenue faster at 3.9% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 41/100), backed by strong 15.6% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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 · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
NI Holdings, Inc. underwrites property and casualty insurance products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota.
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