Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsHoulihan Lokey Inc (HLI)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$132.02
-0.49%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.37B
HLI
Houlihan Lokey Inc
$152.87
-0.41%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $10.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 987% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $2.65B). HLI leads profitability with a 16.9% 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
Strong Buy68
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
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 41.4% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 24.9%
Earnings expanding 22.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 Return on Equity, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.9% and operating margin at 24.9%. Revenue growth of 13.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
No major red flags identified for HIG, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : HLI
The primary concerns for HLI are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while HLI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
HLI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.00 — expect wider price swings.
HLI is growing revenue faster at 13.0% — 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 68/100). 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.
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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