Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsStewart Information Services Corp (STC)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$137.44
-1.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $38.90B
STC
Stewart Information Services Corp
$65.60
+0.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 796% more annual revenue ($29.32B vs $3.27B). HIG leads profitability with a 14.9% profit margin vs 4.1%. HIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.12. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
HIG
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
STC
Buy56
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 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 24.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.1% margin — thin
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 : STC
The strongest argument for STC centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 24.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : STC
The primary concerns for STC are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 4.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while STC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
STC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
STC is growing revenue faster at 24.5% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (77/100 vs 56/100). 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 →Stewart Information Services Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Stewart Information Services Corporation offers title insurance and real estate transaction services. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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