Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsRoot Inc (ROOT)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$132.14
+3.78%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $35.53B
ROOT
Root Inc
$53.54
+1.71%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $868.86M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 1744% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $1.56B). HIG leads profitability with a 14.1% profit margin vs 3.5%. HIG trades at a lower P/E of 9.1x. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
HIG
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
ROOT
Buy57
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 41.4% YoY
Earnings expanding 95.3% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
3.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : ROOT
The strongest argument for ROOT centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 12.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : ROOT
The primary concerns for ROOT are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 3.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ROOT carries more volatility with a beta of 2.86 — expect wider price swings.
ROOT is growing revenue faster at 12.6% — 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 57/100). 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 · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Root, Inc. offers insurance products and services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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