Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsJanus Henderson Group PLC (JHG)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.81
+0.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $37.46B
JHG
Janus Henderson Group PLC
$51.57
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 830% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $3.10B). JHG leads profitability with a 26.3% profit margin vs 14.1%. HIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.12. JHG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 85/100 (A).
HIG
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
JHG
Exceptional Buy85
out of 100
Grade: A
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
Strong operational efficiency at 42.7%
Revenue surging 61.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 244.6% YoY
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : JHG
The strongest argument for JHG centers on P/E Ratio, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.3% and operating margin at 42.7%. Revenue growth of 61.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
No major red flags identified for HIG, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : JHG
The primary concerns for JHG are Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while JHG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
JHG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.48 — expect wider price swings.
JHG is growing revenue faster at 61.3% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JHG scores higher overall (85/100 vs 77/100), backed by strong 26.3% margins and 61.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Janus Henderson Group plc is an asset management portfolio entity. The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom with additional offices in Jersey, United Kingdom and Sydney, Australia.
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