Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)vsWesBanco Inc (WSBC)
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.81
+0.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $37.46B
WSBC
WesBanco Inc
$33.94
-2.36%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 2675% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $1.04B). WSBC leads profitability with a 30.9% profit margin vs 14.1%. HIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.12. WSBC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (B+).
HIG
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
WSBC
Strong Buy80
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
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.2%
Revenue surging 109.2% 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 : WSBC
The strongest argument for WSBC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.9% and operating margin at 49.2%. Revenue growth of 109.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HIG
No major red flags identified for HIG, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : WSBC
No major red flags identified for WSBC, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HIG profiles as a value stock while WSBC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WSBC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.76 — expect wider price swings.
WSBC is growing revenue faster at 109.2% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WSBC scores higher overall (80/100 vs 77/100), backed by strong 30.9% margins and 109.2% 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 →WesBanco Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
WesBanco, Inc. is the banking holding company for WesBanco Bank, Inc. offering retail banking, corporate banking, personal and corporate trust, brokerage, mortgage banking, and insurance services. The company is headquartered in Wheeling, West Virginia.
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