Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsSEI Investments Company (SEIC)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.36
-0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.75B
SEIC
SEI Investments Company
$106.93
+0.15%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $13.03B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 1096% more annual revenue ($29.32B vs $2.45B). SEIC leads profitability with a 28.8% profit margin vs 14.9%. 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+
SEIC
Buy64
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
Strong operational efficiency at 30.7%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 10.7%
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 : SEIC
The strongest argument for SEIC centers on Operating Margin, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.8% and operating margin at 30.7%. Revenue growth of 14.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SEIC
The primary concerns for SEIC are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while SEIC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
SEIC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
SEIC is growing revenue faster at 14.7% — 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 64/100). 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 · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
SEI Investments Company is a publicly owned asset management portfolio company. The company is headquartered in Oaks, Pennsylvania.
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