Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsSummit State Bank (SSBI)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.36
-0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.75B
SSBI
Summit State Bank
$12.21
-0.37%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $82.89M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 107344% more annual revenue ($29.32B vs $27.28M). HIG leads profitability with a 14.9% profit margin vs 8.3%. HIG trades at a lower P/E of 9.4x. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
HIG
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
SSBI
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
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 36.1% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 54.3%
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 : SSBI
The strongest argument for SSBI centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SSBI
The primary concerns for SSBI are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.45 — expect wider price swings.
HIG is growing revenue faster at 8.1% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 32/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" 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
Summit State Bank offers a variety of banking products and services to individuals and businesses primarily in Sonoma County, California. The company is headquartered in Santa Rosa, California.
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