Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsTrustCo Bank Corp NY (TRST)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.81
+0.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $37.46B
TRST
TrustCo Bank Corp NY
$47.60
+1.64%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $832.22M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 15064% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $189.87M). TRST leads profitability with a 33.3% profit margin vs 14.1%. 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+
TRST
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
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
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 47.0%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 21.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : TRST
The strongest argument for TRST centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.3% and operating margin at 47.0%. PEG of 0.63 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HIG
No major red flags identified for HIG, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : TRST
The primary concerns for TRST are Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while TRST is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TRST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.58 — expect wider price swings.
TRST is growing revenue faster at 7.9% — 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 71/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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 →TrustCo Bank Corp NY
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
TrustCo Bank Corp NY is the holding company of Trustco Bank, a federal savings bank that provides personal and business banking services to individuals, partnerships, and corporations. The company is headquartered in Glenville, New York.
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