Corebridge Financial Inc. (CRBG)vsHartford Financial Services Group (HIG)
CRBG
Corebridge Financial Inc.
$33.84
+0.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $15.52B
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 50% more annual revenue ($29.32B vs $19.52B). HIG leads profitability with a 14.9% profit margin vs 4.7%. HIG trades at a lower P/E of 9.1x. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
CRBG
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
HIG
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 25.9% year-over-year
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
4.7% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Earnings declined 58.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CRBG
The strongest argument for CRBG centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 25.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : CRBG
The primary concerns for CRBG are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, EPS Growth. Thin 4.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRBG profiles as a growth stock while HIG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CRBG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
CRBG is growing revenue faster at 25.9% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 54/100). 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.
Corebridge Financial Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Corebridge Financial, Inc. offers retirement solutions and insurance products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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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