Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsTransUnion (TRU)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.36
-0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.75B
TRU
TransUnion
$77.70
+0.97%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $14.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 499% more annual revenue ($29.32B vs $4.90B). TRU leads profitability with a 15.1% profit margin vs 14.9%. 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+
TRU
Strong Buy72
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 22 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 36.1% YoY
Earnings expanding 32.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 : TRU
The strongest argument for TRU centers on EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.1% and operating margin at 19.7%. Revenue growth of 14.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : TRU
The primary concerns for TRU are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while TRU is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TRU carries more volatility with a beta of 1.54 — expect wider price swings.
TRU is growing revenue faster at 14.9% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 72/100). 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.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
TransUnion offers risk and information solutions. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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