Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsHennessy Ad (HNNA)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.81
+0.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $37.46B
HNNA
Hennessy Ad
$10.00
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $77.03M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 84207% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $34.15M). HNNA leads profitability with a 26.5% profit margin vs 14.1%. HIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.12. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
HIG
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
HNNA
Buy58
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 23 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 41.4% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 31.3%
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 14.3%
Earnings declined 33.3%
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 : HNNA
The strongest argument for HNNA centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.5% and operating margin at 31.3%. PEG of 0.71 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HIG
No major red flags identified for HIG, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : HNNA
The primary concerns for HNNA are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while HNNA is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
HNNA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.63 — 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 (77/100 vs 58/100). 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 →Hennessy Ad
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Hennessy Advisors, Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager. The company is headquartered in Novato, California with additional offices in Boston, Massachusetts and Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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