Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsSeacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (SBCF)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$132.14
+3.78%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $35.53B
SBCF
Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida
$30.16
-0.03%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 4470% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $630.01M). SBCF leads profitability with a 23.1% profit margin vs 14.1%. 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+
SBCF
Buy65
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 38.5%
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 24.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 21.0%
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 : SBCF
The strongest argument for SBCF centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.1% and operating margin at 38.5%. Revenue growth of 24.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SBCF
The primary concerns for SBCF are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while SBCF is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SBCF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — expect wider price swings.
SBCF is growing revenue faster at 24.1% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 65/100). 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 · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida is the banking holding company of Seacoast National Bank providing financial services to retail and business clients in Florida. The company is headquartered in Stuart, Florida.
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