Greenlight Capital Re Ltd (GLRE)vsReinsurance Group of America (RGA)
GLRE
Greenlight Capital Re Ltd
$14.69
-1.67%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $515.08M
RGA
Reinsurance Group of America
$204.96
+3.53%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $13.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Reinsurance Group of America generates 3427% more annual revenue ($24.93B vs $706.93M). GLRE leads profitability with a 11.5% profit margin vs 4.9%. RGA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.14. GLRE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
GLRE
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
RGA
Strong Buy66
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
Strong operational efficiency at 21.0%
Earnings expanding 22.1% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.5% year-over-year
Generating 2.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 6.9%
4.9% 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, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 23.5% 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, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : RGA
The primary concerns for RGA are Profit Margin. Thin 4.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GLRE profiles as a declining stock while RGA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RGA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.48 — expect wider price swings.
RGA is growing revenue faster at 23.5% — sustainability is the question.
RGA generates stronger free cash flow (2.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GLRE scores higher overall (68/100 vs 66/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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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