Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsCharles Schwab Corp (SCHW)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$130.73
-0.88%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $35.73B
SCHW
Charles Schwab Corp
$100.36
-6.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $185.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 13% more annual revenue ($29.32B vs $26.03B). SCHW leads profitability with a 38.8% profit margin vs 14.9%. HIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.12. SCHW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
HIG
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
SCHW
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
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
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 52.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 20.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : SCHW
The strongest argument for SCHW centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.8% and operating margin at 52.3%. Revenue growth of 20.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SCHW
The primary concerns for SCHW are Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while SCHW is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SCHW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
SCHW is growing revenue faster at 20.9% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SCHW scores higher overall (81/100 vs 79/100), backed by strong 38.8% margins and 20.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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 · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
The Charles Schwab Corporation is an American multinational financial services company. It offers banking, commercial banking, an electronic trading platform, and wealth management advisory services to both retail and institutional clients.
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