Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsPeoples Fin (PFIS)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$143.28
-0.85%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $38.90B
PFIS
Peoples Fin
$70.66
-1.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $720.08M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 15299% more annual revenue ($29.32B vs $190.37M). PFIS leads profitability with a 30.9% profit margin vs 14.9%. 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+
PFIS
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 22 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 36.1% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.0%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Earnings declined 1.3%
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 : PFIS
The strongest argument for PFIS centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.9% and operating margin at 43.0%. PEG of 1.31 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : PFIS
The primary concerns for PFIS are Market Cap, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while PFIS is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
PFIS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.74 — expect wider price swings.
HIG is growing revenue faster at 8.1% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (77/100 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.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Peoples Financial Services Corp. The company is headquartered in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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