Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsReinsurance Group of America (RGA)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.36
-0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.75B
RGA
Reinsurance Group of America
$248.72
+0.51%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $16.14B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 13% more annual revenue ($29.32B vs $25.97B). HIG leads profitability with a 14.9% profit margin vs 5.8%. 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+
RGA
Strong Buy74
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 36.1% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 159.6% YoY
18.5% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
5.8% margin — thin
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 : RGA
The strongest argument for RGA centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 18.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.14 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : RGA
The primary concerns for RGA are Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while RGA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RGA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.46 — expect wider price swings.
RGA is growing revenue faster at 18.5% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 74/100). 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 · INSURANCE - REINSURANCE · USA
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated is in the reinsurance business. The company is headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri.
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