Greenlight Capital Re Ltd (GLRE)vsRenaissancere Holdings Ltd (RNR)
GLRE
Greenlight Capital Re Ltd
$14.97
-0.33%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $498.11M
RNR
Renaissancere Holdings Ltd
$324.99
-0.47%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $13.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Renaissancere Holdings Ltd generates 1516% more annual revenue ($11.17B vs $691.13M). RNR leads profitability with a 23.6% profit margin vs 7.4%. GLRE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.69. RNR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
GLRE
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
RNR
Strong Buy65
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
Strong operational efficiency at 41.7%
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Grey zone — moderate risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 13.2%
Earnings declined 10.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GLRE
The strongest argument for GLRE centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : RNR
The strongest argument for RNR centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.6% and operating margin at 41.7%.
Bear Case : GLRE
The primary concerns for GLRE are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : RNR
The primary concerns for RNR are Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GLRE profiles as a value stock while RNR is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
GLRE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.34 — expect wider price swings.
GLRE is growing revenue faster at -10.3% — sustainability is the question.
RNR generates stronger free cash flow (852M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RNR scores higher overall (65/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 23.6% margins. 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
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. provides insurance and reinsurance products in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda.
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