Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsMorningstar Inc (MORN)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$130.04
-2.60%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $34.77B
MORN
Morningstar Inc
$214.86
-0.43%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 1053% more annual revenue ($29.59B vs $2.57B). MORN leads profitability with a 16.4% profit margin vs 15.6%. 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+
MORN
Strong Buy65
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 22 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.6%
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 24.2%
Earnings expanding 35.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
3.9% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HIG
The strongest argument for HIG centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.6% and operating margin at 22.6%. PEG of 0.12 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MORN
The strongest argument for MORN centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.4% and operating margin at 24.2%.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : MORN
The primary concerns for MORN are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.86 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while MORN is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
MORN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
MORN is growing revenue faster at 9.6% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 15.6% margins. 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.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
Morningstar, Inc. offers independent investment research services in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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