The Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG – Get Free Report) is one of 311 public companies in the “Insurance” industry, but how does it weigh in compared to its peers? We will compare The Hartford Insurance Group to related businesses based on the strength of its profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, risk and earnings.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares The Hartford Insurance Group and its peers top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Net Income | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| The Hartford Insurance Group | $28.37 billion | $3.84 billion | 8.12 |
| The Hartford Insurance Group Competitors | $15.54 billion | $1.70 billion | 34.38 |
The Hartford Insurance Group has higher revenue and earnings than its peers. The Hartford Insurance Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than its peers, indicating that it is currently more affordable than other companies in its industry.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
93.4% of The Hartford Insurance Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.8% of shares of all “Insurance” companies are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of The Hartford Insurance Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.6% of shares of all “Insurance” companies are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for The Hartford Insurance Group and its peers, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| The Hartford Insurance Group | 0 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 2.39 |
| The Hartford Insurance Group Competitors | 3336 | 15674 | 16522 | 741 | 2.40 |
The Hartford Insurance Group presently has a consensus target price of $144.69, suggesting a potential upside of 7.87%. As a group, “Insurance” companies have a potential upside of 5.97%. Given The Hartford Insurance Group’s higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe The Hartford Insurance Group is more favorable than its peers.
Dividends
The Hartford Insurance Group pays an annual dividend of $2.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. The Hartford Insurance Group pays out 14.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. As a group, “Insurance” companies pay a dividend yield of 2.9% and pay out 31.0% of their earnings in the form of a dividend. The Hartford Insurance Group has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years.
Volatility and Risk
The Hartford Insurance Group has a beta of 0.48, suggesting that its share price is 52% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Hartford Insurance Group’s peers have a beta of -1.59, suggesting that their average share price is 259% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares The Hartford Insurance Group and its peers’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| The Hartford Insurance Group | 15.85% | 20.93% | 4.52% |
| The Hartford Insurance Group Competitors | 9.15% | -9.84% | 4.10% |
Summary
The Hartford Insurance Group beats its peers on 10 of the 15 factors compared.
About The Hartford Insurance Group
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance and financial services to individual and business customers in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. Its Commercial Lines segment offers insurance coverages, including workers' compensation, property, automobile, general and professional liability, package business, umbrella, fidelity and surety, marine, livestock, accident, health, and reinsurance through regional offices, branches, sales and policyholder service centers, independent retail agents and brokers, wholesale agents, and reinsurance brokers. The company's Personal Lines segment provides automobile, homeowners, and personal umbrella coverages through direct-to-consumer channels and independent agents. Its Property & Casualty Other Operations segment offers coverage for asbestos and environmental exposures. The company's Group Benefits segment provides group life, disability, and other group coverages to members of employer groups, associations, and affinity groups through direct insurance policies; reinsurance to other insurance companies; employer paid and voluntary product coverages; disability underwriting, administration, and claims processing to self-funded employer plans; and leave management solution. This segment also distributes its group insurance products and services through brokers, consultants, third-party administrators, trade associations, and private exchanges. Its Hartford Funds segment offers managed mutual funds across various asset classes; and exchange-traded funds through broker-dealer organizations, independent financial advisers, defined contribution plans, financial consultants, bank trust groups, and registered investment advisers, as well as investment management, distribution, and administrative services, such as product design, implementation, and oversight. The company was founded in 1810 and is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut.
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