Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsHancock Whitney Corp (HWC)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.81
+0.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $37.46B
HWC
Hancock Whitney Corp
$66.63
-1.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.45B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 1979% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $1.39B). HWC leads profitability with a 29.9% 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+
HWC
Buy57
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 22.1%
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 20.9%
Earnings declined 58.7%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : HWC
The strongest argument for HWC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.9% and operating margin at 22.1%.
Bear Case : HIG
No major red flags identified for HIG, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : HWC
The primary concerns for HWC are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while HWC is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
HWC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.03 — 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 57/100). 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.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Hancock Whitney Corporation is the banking holding company for Hancock Whitney Bank offering a range of banking products and services to commercial, small business and retail clients. The company is headquartered in Gulfport, Mississippi.
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