HARTFORD FINANCIAL SVCS GRP (HIG)

US4165151048 - Common Stock

120.72  +1.08 (+0.9%)

After market: 120.72 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall HIG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated HIG against 140 industry peers in the Insurance industry. HIG has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. HIG is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HIG had positive earnings in the past year.
HIG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years HIG has always been profitable.
HIG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

HIG has a better Return On Assets (3.70%) than 74.10% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of HIG (17.69%) is better than 74.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.7%
ROE 17.69%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)2.92%
ROA(5y)2.8%
ROE(3y)14.15%
ROE(5y)12.88%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

HIG's Profit Margin of 11.56% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HIG outperforms 71.22% of its industry peers.
HIG's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of HIG (14.75%) is better than 64.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HIG has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.75%
PM (TTM) 11.56%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y3.85%
OM growth 5Y4.29%
PM growth 3Y6.58%
PM growth 5Y1.28%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HIG does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
HIG has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HIG has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for HIG has been reduced compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

HIG has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.80. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.80 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HIG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.80. This is in the better half of the industry: HIG outperforms 71.94% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26 indicates that HIG is not too dependend on debt financing.
HIG's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.26 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HIG outperforms 64.03% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 0.8
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.49%

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

HIG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 27.82%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 15.53% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
HIG shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.75%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.28% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)27.82%
EPS 3Y15.52%
EPS 5Y15.53%
EPS Q2Q%10.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.75%
Revenue growth 3Y6.12%
Revenue growth 5Y5.28%
Sales Q2Q%9.45%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, HIG will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.02% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, HIG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.23% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.02%
EPS Next 2Y14.74%
EPS Next 3Y13.05%
EPS Next 5Y12.02%
Revenue Next Year9.37%
Revenue Next 2Y8.55%
Revenue Next 3Y7.23%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.57 indicates a reasonable valuation of HIG.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HIG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.59% of the companies are valued more expensively.
HIG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 29.20.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.29, the valuation of HIG can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HIG is valued a bit cheaper than 61.87% of the companies in the same industry.
HIG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.57
Fwd PE 10.29

4.2 Price Multiples

HIG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HIG is cheaper than 75.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HIG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.45
EV/EBITDA 6.01

4.3 Compensation for Growth

HIG's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HIG's earnings are expected to grow with 13.05% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)0.75
EPS Next 2Y14.74%
EPS Next 3Y13.05%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HIG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.79%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.25, HIG has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
HIG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.23.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.79%

5.2 History

The dividend of HIG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.07%!
HIG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
HIG has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.07%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years14

5.3 Sustainability

18.92% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HIG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of HIG is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP18.92%
EPS Next 2Y14.74%
EPS Next 3Y13.05%

HARTFORD FINANCIAL SVCS GRP

NYSE:HIG (11/22/2024, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 120.72 0 (0%)

120.72

+1.08 (+0.9%)

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GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
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Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.57
Fwd PE 10.29
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PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)0.75
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.7%
ROE 17.69%
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ROICexgc
OM 14.75%
PM (TTM) 11.56%
GM N/A
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Asset Turnover0.32
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Debt/Equity 0.26
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Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
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EPS 1Y (TTM)27.82%
EPS 3Y15.52%
EPS 5Y
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EPS Next Y14.02%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.75%
Revenue growth 3Y6.12%
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