Great Elm Group Inc (GEG)vsHartford Financial Services Group (HIG)
GEG
Great Elm Group Inc
$2.20
-0.90%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $65.12M
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.36
-0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 105441% more annual revenue ($29.32B vs $27.78M). HIG leads profitability with a 14.9% profit margin vs -127.6%. HIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.12. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
GEG
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
HIG
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 88.3% year-over-year
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 36.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -57.6% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GEG
The strongest argument for GEG centers on Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 88.3% demonstrates continued momentum. 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 Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.58 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 hypergrowth 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 88.3% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 44/100). 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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