Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsNatwest Group PLC (NWG)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$133.99
-2.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $34.77B
NWG
Natwest Group PLC
$15.59
-2.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $61.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 74% more annual revenue ($29.59B vs $16.99B). NWG leads profitability with a 36.9% 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+
NWG
Buy61
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 24 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.6%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 52.1%
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
3.9% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
4.4% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Earnings declined 2.6%
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. 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 : NWG
The strongest argument for NWG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.9% and operating margin at 52.1%. PEG of 1.25 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : NWG
The primary concerns for NWG are Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 1.84 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NWG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
NWG is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 15.6% margins. 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
NatWest Group plc, provides banking and financial products and services to personal, commercial, corporate and institutional clients. The company is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.
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