Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsPepsiCo Inc (PEP)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$134.10
-0.97%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $37.77B
PEP
PepsiCo Inc
$151.73
-0.59%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $205.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PepsiCo Inc generates 231% more annual revenue ($93.92B vs $28.38B). HIG leads profitability with a 13.5% profit margin vs 8.8%. 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+
PEP
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+77.2%
Fair Value
$623.84
Current Price
$134.10
$489.74 discount
Margin of Safety
+45.9%
Fair Value
$280.33
Current Price
$151.73
$128.60 discount
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 20.0%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 43 in profit
Earnings expanding 67.5% YoY
Generating 4.7B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Moderate valuation
Trading at 10.2x book value
Weak financial health signals
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 : PEP
The strongest argument for PEP centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : HIG
No major red flags identified for HIG, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : PEP
The primary concerns for PEP are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.52 — expect wider price swings.
HIG is growing revenue faster at 6.7% — sustainability is the question.
PEP generates stronger free cash flow (4.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 59/100). PEP offers better value entry with a 45.9% margin of safety. 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.
Visit Website →PepsiCo Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC · USA
PepsiCo, Inc. is an American based multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation headquartered in Harrison, New York, in the hamlet of Purchase. PepsiCo's business encompasses all aspects of the food and beverage market. It oversees the manufacturing, distribution, and marketing of its products.
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