Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsVictory Capital Holdings Inc (VCTR)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.90
-0.20%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.85B
VCTR
Victory Capital Holdings Inc
$124.44
-1.03%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 1756% more annual revenue ($29.59B vs $1.59B). VCTR leads profitability with a 28.6% profit margin vs 15.6%. HIG trades at a lower P/E of 9.2x. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
HIG
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
VCTR
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 24 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.6%
Strong operational efficiency at 48.1%
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
3.9% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
0.0% earnings growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HIG
The strongest argument for HIG centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.6% and operating margin at 22.6%. PEG of 0.12 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : VCTR
The strongest argument for VCTR centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.6% and operating margin at 48.1%.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : VCTR
The primary concerns for VCTR are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while VCTR is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
VCTR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.13 — expect wider price swings.
VCTR is growing revenue faster at 9.8% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (2.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 15.6% margins. 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.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Victory Capital Holdings, Inc., is a global asset management company. The company is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.
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