Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsUnivest Corporation Pennsylvania (UVSP)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.81
+0.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $37.46B
UVSP
Univest Corporation Pennsylvania
$37.99
+0.93%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 8798% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $323.55M). UVSP leads profitability with a 29.5% profit margin vs 14.1%. 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+
UVSP
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
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 23 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 41.4% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 40.7%
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 24.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : UVSP
The strongest argument for UVSP centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.5% and operating margin at 40.7%. Revenue growth of 12.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
No major red flags identified for HIG, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : UVSP
The primary concerns for UVSP are Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while UVSP is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
UVSP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
UVSP is growing revenue faster at 12.1% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (77/100 vs 76/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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 →Univest Corporation Pennsylvania
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Univest Financial Corporation is the banking holding company for Univest Bank and Trust Co. offering banking products and services primarily in Pennsylvania. The company is headquartered in Souderton, Pennsylvania.
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