Enterprise Products Partners LP (EPD)vsHartford Financial Services Group (HIG)
EPD
Enterprise Products Partners LP
$37.19
-1.43%
ENERGY · Cap: $81.56B
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$132.02
-0.49%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Enterprise Products Partners LP generates 79% more annual revenue ($51.56B vs $28.79B). HIG leads profitability with a 14.1% profit margin vs 11.5%. HIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.12. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
EPD
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
HIG
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+37.5%
Fair Value
$56.69
Current Price
$37.19
$19.50 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for HIG.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
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 23 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 41.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 6.7%
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EPD
The strongest argument for EPD centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
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 : EPD
The primary concerns for EPD are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : HIG
No major red flags identified for HIG, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EPD profiles as a declining stock while HIG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HIG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.50 — expect wider price swings.
HIG is growing revenue faster at 6.1% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 52/100). EPD offers better value entry with a 37.5% margin of safety. 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.
Enterprise Products Partners LP
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
Enterprise Products Partners LP provides midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGL), crude oil, petrochemicals, and refined products. 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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