Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsValley National Bancorp (VLY)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$133.49
-0.49%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $37.23B
VLY
Valley National Bancorp
$13.66
+0.07%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.50B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 1383% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $1.94B). VLY leads profitability with a 33.8% profit margin vs 14.1%. HIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.12. VLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
HIG
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
VLY
Strong Buy79
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.4%
Earnings expanding 58.1% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 23.8% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
No major concerns identified
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 : VLY
The strongest argument for VLY centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.8% and operating margin at 46.4%. Revenue growth of 23.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
No major red flags identified for HIG, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : VLY
No major red flags identified for VLY, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while VLY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VLY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
VLY is growing revenue faster at 23.8% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VLY scores higher overall (79/100 vs 77/100), backed by strong 33.8% margins and 23.8% revenue growth. 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 →Valley National Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Valley National Bancorp is the parent company of Valley National Bank offering various commercial, retail, insurance and wealth management financial services products. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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