City Holding Company (CHCO)vsHartford Financial Services Group (HIG)
CHCO
City Holding Company
$139.25
-0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.96B
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$128.73
-1.53%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $35.73B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 9046% more annual revenue ($29.32B vs $320.51M). CHCO leads profitability with a 41.1% 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+).
CHCO
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
HIG
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 41 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 51.9%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.9% revenue growth
2.8% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CHCO
The strongest argument for CHCO centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 41.1% and operating margin at 51.9%.
Bull 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.
Bear Case : CHCO
The primary concerns for CHCO are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CHCO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.47 — expect wider price swings.
HIG is growing revenue faster at 8.1% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 61/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
City Holding Company
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
City Holding Company is a holding company for City National Bank of West Virginia offering various banking, trust and investment solutions, and other financial solutions in the United States. The company is headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia.
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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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