Consumer Portfolio Services Inc (CPSS)vsHartford Financial Services Group (HIG)
CPSS
Consumer Portfolio Services Inc
$9.77
-2.10%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $221.90M
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.90
-0.20%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 13117% more annual revenue ($29.59B vs $223.84M). HIG leads profitability with a 15.6% profit margin vs 10.6%. HIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.12. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
CPSS
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
HIG
Strong Buy79
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 50.0% YoY
Revenue surging 22.7% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.6%
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.6% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
3.9% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CPSS
The strongest argument for CPSS centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 22.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : HIG
The strongest argument for HIG centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.6% and operating margin at 22.6%. PEG of 0.12 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CPSS
The primary concerns for CPSS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 13.60 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CPSS profiles as a growth stock while HIG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CPSS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
CPSS is growing revenue faster at 22.7% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (2.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 75/100), backed by strong 15.6% margins. 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.
Consumer Portfolio Services Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. is a specialized finance company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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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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