Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsWhite Mountains Insurance Group Ltd (WTM)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.36
-0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.75B
WTM
White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd
$2,053.15
-1.08%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 884% more annual revenue ($29.32B vs $2.98B). WTM leads profitability with a 37.7% profit margin vs 14.9%. HIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.12. WTM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 92/100 (A+).
HIG
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
WTM
Exceptional Buy92
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 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 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 36.4%
Earnings expanding 68.8% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : WTM
The strongest argument for WTM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.7% and operating margin at 36.4%. Revenue growth of 22.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : WTM
The primary concerns for WTM are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while WTM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HIG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.45 — expect wider price swings.
WTM is growing revenue faster at 22.5% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WTM scores higher overall (92/100 vs 79/100), backed by strong 37.7% margins and 22.5% 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 · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., provides insurance services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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