Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsSB Financial Group Inc (SBFG)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.36
-0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.75B
SBFG
SB Financial Group Inc
$29.14
-1.02%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $187.50M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 43272% more annual revenue ($29.32B vs $67.59M). SBFG leads profitability with a 24.8% profit margin vs 14.9%. HIG trades at a lower P/E of 9.4x. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
HIG
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
SBFG
Buy63
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 36.1% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 31.4%
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 20.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : SBFG
The strongest argument for SBFG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.8% and operating margin at 31.4%.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SBFG
The primary concerns for SBFG are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while SBFG is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
HIG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.45 — expect wider price swings.
HIG is growing revenue faster at 8.1% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 63/100). 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.
Visit Website →SB Financial Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
SB Financial Group, Inc. offers a range of commercial banking and wealth management services to individual and corporate clients primarily in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. The company is headquartered in Defiance, Ohio.
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