Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsKemper Corporation (KMPR)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$132.11
+0.07%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.19B
KMPR
Kemper Corporation
$30.81
+1.72%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 512% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $4.70B). HIG leads profitability with a 14.1% profit margin vs 0.9%. 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+
KMPR
Buy50
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.8%
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 : KMPR
The strongest argument for KMPR centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.75 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HIG
No major red flags identified for HIG, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : KMPR
The primary concerns for KMPR are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 42.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KMPR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — 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.
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Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 50/100). 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 · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Kemper Corporation, a diversified insurance holding company, offers property and casualty and life and health insurance in the United States. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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