Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsUnity Bancorp Inc (UNTY)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.36
-0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.75B
UNTY
Unity Bancorp Inc
$60.13
+1.76%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $602.15M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 22376% more annual revenue ($29.32B vs $130.43M). UNTY leads profitability with a 45.0% profit margin vs 14.9%. 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+
UNTY
Buy62
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
Keeps 45 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 58.2%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 5.7%
Earnings declined 11.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : UNTY
The strongest argument for UNTY centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 45.0% and operating margin at 58.2%. PEG of 0.99 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : UNTY
The primary concerns for UNTY are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while UNTY is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
UNTY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — 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.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 62/100). 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 →Unity Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Unity Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company of Unity Bank providing commercial and retail banking products and services to individuals, small and medium-sized businesses and professional communities. The company is headquartered in Clinton, New Jersey.
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