Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsStewart Information Services Corp (STC)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.90
-0.20%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.85B
STC
Stewart Information Services Corp
$41.62
-5.67%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 776% more annual revenue ($29.59B vs $3.38B). HIG leads profitability with a 15.6% profit margin vs 3.6%. 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+
STC
Buy51
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 24 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.6%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
3.9% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
3.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HIG
The strongest argument for HIG centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.6% and operating margin at 22.6%. PEG of 0.12 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : STC
The strongest argument for STC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 13.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : STC
The primary concerns for STC are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 3.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
STC is growing revenue faster at 13.0% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (2.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 15.6% margins. 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 · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Stewart Information Services Corporation offers title insurance and real estate transaction services. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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