Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsUWM Holdings Corp (UWMC)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$132.14
+3.78%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $35.53B
UWMC
UWM Holdings Corp
$2.59
-1.15%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 698% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $3.61B). HIG leads profitability with a 14.1% profit margin vs 1.8%. UWMC trades at a lower P/E of 7.9x. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
HIG
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
UWMC
Strong Buy66
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 41.4% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 40.7%
Earnings expanding 277.8% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Revenue surging 24.4% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
1.8% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : UWMC
The strongest argument for UWMC centers on P/E Ratio, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 24.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : UWMC
The primary concerns for UWMC are Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 70.65 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 1.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while UWMC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
UWMC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.77 — expect wider price swings.
UWMC is growing revenue faster at 24.4% — 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 66/100). 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 · MORTGAGE FINANCE · USA
UWM Holdings Corporation is engaged in the residential mortgage loan business in the United States. The company is headquartered in Pontiac, Michigan.
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