Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsKeyCorp (KEY)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$132.02
-0.49%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.37B
KEY
KeyCorp
$21.60
-0.41%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $23.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 300% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $7.20B). KEY leads profitability with a 27.0% 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+
KEY
Strong Buy75
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 35.8%
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 30.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : KEY
The strongest argument for KEY centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.0% and operating margin at 35.8%. Revenue growth of 11.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
No major red flags identified for HIG, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : KEY
The primary concerns for KEY are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while KEY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
KEY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
KEY is growing revenue faster at 11.8% — 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 75/100). 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 →KeyCorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
KeyBank, the primary subsidiary of KeyCorp, is a regional bank headquartered in Cleveland.
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