Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsSimmons First National Corporation (SFNC)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.81
+0.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $37.46B
SFNC
Simmons First National Corporation
$21.25
-1.67%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.08B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 35282% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $81.37M). HIG leads profitability with a 14.1% profit margin vs 0.0%. HIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.12. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
HIG
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
SFNC
Buy60
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 23 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 39.3%
Earnings expanding 82.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 24.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -10.4% — below average capital efficiency
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 : SFNC
The strongest argument for SFNC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 24.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
No major red flags identified for HIG, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : SFNC
The primary concerns for SFNC are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while SFNC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SFNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
SFNC 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 (77/100 vs 60/100). 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 →Simmons First National Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Simmons First National Corporation is the holding company of Simmons Bank providing banking and financial products and services to individuals and businesses. The company is headquartered in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Visit Website →Compare with Other INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?