Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsConstellation Brands Inc Class A (STZ)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$132.02
-0.49%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.37B
STZ
Constellation Brands Inc Class A
$148.21
-1.36%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $25.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 215% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $9.14B). STZ leads profitability with a 18.5% profit margin vs 14.1%. 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+
STZ
Buy56
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
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 26.7%
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Grey zone — moderate risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 11.3%
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 : STZ
The strongest argument for STZ centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.5% and operating margin at 26.7%.
Bear Case : HIG
No major red flags identified for HIG, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : STZ
The primary concerns for STZ are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while STZ is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
HIG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.50 — expect wider price swings.
HIG is growing revenue faster at 6.1% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 56/100). 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 →Constellation Brands Inc Class A
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - BREWERS · USA
Constellation Brands, Inc., headquartered in Victor, New York, is an American producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits.
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