Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsOppenheimer Holdings Inc (OPY)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$132.14
+3.78%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $35.53B
OPY
Oppenheimer Holdings Inc
$100.44
+6.49%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 1665% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $1.63B). HIG leads profitability with a 14.1% profit margin vs 6.0%. 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+
OPY
Strong Buy66
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
Earnings expanding 41.4% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 588.0% YoY
Revenue surging 23.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : OPY
The strongest argument for OPY centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 23.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : OPY
The primary concerns for OPY are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while OPY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
OPY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — expect wider price swings.
OPY is growing revenue faster at 23.1% — 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 66/100). 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.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. is a middle market investment bank and full service stockbroker in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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