Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsUnity Bancorp Inc (UNTY)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$130.04
-2.60%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.60B
UNTY
Unity Bancorp Inc
$57.73
-0.35%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $583.24M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 21818% more annual revenue ($29.32B vs $133.75M). UNTY leads profitability with a 46.1% 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+
UNTY
Strong Buy76
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 46 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 57.1%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 20.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : UNTY
The strongest argument for UNTY centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 46.1% and operating margin at 57.1%. Revenue growth of 10.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : UNTY
The primary concerns for UNTY are Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while UNTY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
UNTY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.65 — expect wider price swings.
UNTY is growing revenue faster at 10.3% — 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 76/100). 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 →Unity Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Unity Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company of Unity Bank providing commercial and retail banking products and services to individuals, small and medium-sized businesses and professional communities. The company is headquartered in Clinton, New Jersey.
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