Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsT. Rowe Price Group Inc (TROW)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$132.14
+3.78%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $35.53B
TROW
T. Rowe Price Group Inc
$105.99
-0.91%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $23.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 289% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $7.41B). TROW leads profitability with a 28.3% 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+
TROW
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 41.4% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 37.2%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
3.7% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : TROW
The strongest argument for TROW centers on P/E Ratio, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.3% and operating margin at 37.2%.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : TROW
The primary concerns for TROW are EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while TROW is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TROW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.52 — 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 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.
Visit Website →T. Rowe Price Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. is an American publicly owned global investment management firm that offers funds, advisory services, account management, and retirement plans and services for individuals, institutions, and financial intermediaries.
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