Greenlight Capital Re Ltd (GLRE)vsReinsurance Group of America (RGA)
GLRE
Greenlight Capital Re Ltd
$14.97
-0.33%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $498.11M
RGA
Reinsurance Group of America
$248.72
+0.51%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $16.14B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Reinsurance Group of America generates 3658% more annual revenue ($25.97B vs $691.13M). GLRE leads profitability with a 7.4% profit margin vs 5.8%. RGA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.14. RGA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
GLRE
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
RGA
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 22.1% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 159.6% YoY
18.5% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
7.4% margin — thin
5.8% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GLRE
The strongest argument for GLRE centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : RGA
The strongest argument for RGA centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 18.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.14 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GLRE
The primary concerns for GLRE are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : RGA
The primary concerns for RGA are Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GLRE profiles as a value stock while RGA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RGA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.46 — expect wider price swings.
RGA is growing revenue faster at 18.5% — sustainability is the question.
RGA generates stronger free cash flow (484M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RGA scores higher overall (74/100 vs 56/100) and 18.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Greenlight Capital Re Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - REINSURANCE · USA
Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd., is a worldwide property and casualty reinsurance company. The company is headquartered in Grand Cayman, the Cayman Islands.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - REINSURANCE · USA
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated is in the reinsurance business. The company is headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri.
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