Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsRegional Management Corp (RM)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$132.14
+3.78%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $35.53B
RM
Regional Management Corp
$35.93
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $339.14M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 4407% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $638.78M). HIG leads profitability with a 14.1% profit margin vs 7.6%. 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+
RM
Strong Buy77
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 68.6% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 23.3%
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
7.6% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
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 : RM
The strongest argument for RM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.90 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : RM
The primary concerns for RM are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 4.42 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
RM is growing revenue faster at 9.6% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 77/100). 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 · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Regional Management Corp, a diversified consumer finance company, offers various installment loan products primarily to clients with limited access to consumer credit from banks, savings companies, credit card companies, and other lenders. The company is headquartered in Greer, South Carolina.
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