Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsWSFS Financial Corporation (WSFS)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.81
+0.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $37.46B
WSFS
WSFS Financial Corporation
$71.15
-1.74%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.71B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 2628% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $1.06B). WSFS leads profitability with a 29.2% profit margin vs 14.1%. HIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.12. WSFS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
HIG
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
WSFS
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
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
Strong operational efficiency at 44.0%
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
16.1% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
No major concerns identified
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 : WSFS
The strongest argument for WSFS centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.2% and operating margin at 44.0%. Revenue growth of 16.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
No major red flags identified for HIG, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : WSFS
No major red flags identified for WSFS, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while WSFS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WSFS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
WSFS is growing revenue faster at 16.1% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WSFS scores higher overall (81/100 vs 77/100), backed by strong 29.2% margins and 16.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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 · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
WSFS Financial Corporation is the savings and loan holding company of the Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, which offers various banking services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
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