Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsB. Riley Financial Inc (RILY)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.81
+0.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $37.46B
RILY
B. Riley Financial Inc
$8.59
+13.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $269.26M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 3213% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $869.07M). RILY leads profitability with a 35.4% profit margin vs 14.1%. RILY trades at a lower P/E of 1.0x. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
HIG
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
RILY
Strong Buy66
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 23 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 41.4% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 75.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 11633.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -3385.0% — below average capital efficiency
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 : RILY
The strongest argument for RILY centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.4% and operating margin at 15.7%. Revenue growth of 75.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
No major red flags identified for HIG, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : RILY
The primary concerns for RILY are Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while RILY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RILY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
RILY is growing revenue faster at 75.8% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (77/100 vs 66/100). 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.
Visit Website →B. Riley Financial Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL CONGLOMERATES · USA
B. Riley Financial, Inc. provides collaborative financial services and solutions in North America, Australia and Europe. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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