Eagle Bancorp Inc (EGBN)vsHartford Financial Services Group (HIG)
EGBN
Eagle Bancorp Inc
$27.60
-0.47%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $831.91M
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.36
-0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 21027% more annual revenue ($29.32B vs $138.75M). HIG leads profitability with a 14.9% profit margin vs -34.8%. HIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.12. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
EGBN
Buy63
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 35.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 768.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 24.2%
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -3.3% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EGBN
The strongest argument for EGBN centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 35.3% 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 : EGBN
The primary concerns for EGBN are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EGBN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while HIG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
EGBN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
EGBN is growing revenue faster at 35.3% — 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 63/100). 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.
Eagle Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Eagle Bancorp, Inc. is EagleBank's banking holding company providing consumer and commercial banking services primarily in the United States. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
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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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