Great Elm Group Inc (GEG)vsHartford Financial Services Group (HIG)
GEG
Great Elm Group Inc
$2.15
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $71.49M
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$132.14
+3.78%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $35.53B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 126038% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $22.82M). HIG leads profitability with a 14.1% profit margin vs -100.5%. HIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.12. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
GEG
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
HIG
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 41.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
2.2% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GEG
The strongest argument for GEG centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.77 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull 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.
Bear Case : GEG
The primary concerns for GEG are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.59 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : HIG
The primary concerns for HIG are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GEG profiles as a turnaround stock while HIG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
GEG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.57 — expect wider price swings.
GEG is growing revenue faster at 6.5% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 40/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Great Elm Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Great Elm Group, Inc. operates in durable medical equipment, investment management, and real estate businesses. The company is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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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