Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsPinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (PNFP)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$132.14
+3.78%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $35.53B
PNFP
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.
$96.31
-0.08%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $14.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 989% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $2.64B). PNFP 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+
PNFP
Strong Buy70
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 46.9%
Revenue surging 156.4% year-over-year
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 4.5% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 49.7%
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 : PNFP
The strongest argument for PNFP centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.7% and operating margin at 46.9%. Revenue growth of 156.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : PNFP
The primary concerns for PNFP are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while PNFP is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PNFP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
PNFP is growing revenue faster at 156.4% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 70/100). 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 · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc., is the banking holding company for Pinnacle Bank offering various banking products and services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
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