Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsSilvercrest Asset Management Group Inc (SAMG)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$132.06
+1.55%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $34.77B
SAMG
Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc
$10.35
-0.86%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $81.58M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 23485% more annual revenue ($29.59B vs $125.44M). HIG leads profitability with a 15.6% profit margin vs 0.7%. 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+
SAMG
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
Strong operational efficiency at 22.6%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
3.9% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
0.4% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.7% — below average capital efficiency
0.7% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HIG
The strongest argument for HIG centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.6% and operating margin at 22.6%. PEG of 0.12 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SAMG
The strongest argument for SAMG centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.98 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SAMG
The primary concerns for SAMG are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 86.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SAMG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.66 — expect wider price swings.
HIG is growing revenue faster at 3.9% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 15.6% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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 →Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc., a wealth management firm, provides financial advisory and related family office services in the United States. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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