Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsLendingtree Inc (TREE)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.36
-0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.75B
TREE
Lendingtree Inc
$26.82
-0.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $393.25M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 2212% more annual revenue ($29.32B vs $1.27B). HIG leads profitability with a 14.9% profit margin vs 14.3%. 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+
TREE
Buy64
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 57 in profit
Revenue surging 25.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
4.6% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : TREE
The strongest argument for TREE centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 25.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : TREE
The primary concerns for TREE are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while TREE is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TREE carries more volatility with a beta of 2.08 — expect wider price swings.
TREE is growing revenue faster at 25.3% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 64/100). 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 →Lendingtree Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE BROKERS · USA
LendingTree, Inc., through its subsidiary, LT Intermediate Company, LLC, operates an online consumer platform in the United States. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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