Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsHoulihan Lokey Inc (HLI)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$129.50
+3.78%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $35.53B
HLI
Houlihan Lokey Inc
$139.25
-1.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $9.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 1000% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $2.62B). HLI leads profitability with a 16.3% profit margin vs 14.1%. HIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.12. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
HIG
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
HLI
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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 41.4% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 22.5%
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 4.6%
Earnings declined 16.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : HLI
The strongest argument for HLI centers on Debt/Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.3% and operating margin at 22.5%.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : HLI
The primary concerns for HLI are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while HLI is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
HLI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — 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 50/100). 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.
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.
Visit Website →Houlihan Lokey Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Houlihan Lokey, Inc., an investment banking firm, provides valuation and financial advisory services, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) globally. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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