Great Elm Group Inc (GEG)vsHartford Financial Services Group (HIG)
GEG
Great Elm Group Inc
$2.07
+0.49%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $67.45M
HIG
Hartford Financial Services Group
$136.81
+0.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $37.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hartford Financial Services Group generates 127204% more annual revenue ($28.79B vs $22.62M). HIG leads profitability with a 14.1% profit margin vs -60.6%. HIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.12. HIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
GEG
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
HIG
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
Areas to Watch
2.2% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -20.4% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 14.1%
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GEG
The strongest argument for GEG centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. 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, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : HIG
No major red flags identified for HIG, but monitor valuation.
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 0.53 — expect wider price swings.
HIG is growing revenue faster at 6.1% — sustainability is the question.
HIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HIG scores higher overall (77/100 vs 36/100). 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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