Reviewing China Merchants Holdings International (OTCMKTS:CMHHY) & Great Elm Group (NASDAQ:GEG)

China Merchants Holdings International (OTCMKTS:CMHHY) and Great Elm Group (NASDAQ:GEG) are both multi-sector conglomerates companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability and risk.

Profitability

This table compares China Merchants Holdings International and Great Elm Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
China Merchants Holdings International	N/A	N/A	N/A
Great Elm Group	79.01%	-0.20%	-0.10%

Volatility & Risk

China Merchants Holdings International has a beta of 0.15, suggesting that its share price is 85% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Great Elm Group has a beta of 0.77, suggesting that its share price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for China Merchants Holdings International and Great Elm Group, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
China Merchants Holdings International	0	0	0	0	0.00
Great Elm Group	0	0	1	0	3.00

Institutional and Insider Ownership

52.8% of Great Elm Group shares are held by institutional investors. 51.8% of Great Elm Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares China Merchants Holdings International and Great Elm Group”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
China Merchants Holdings International	$1.52 billion	5.48	$1.02 billion	N/A	N/A
Great Elm Group	$16.32 million	5.01	$12.89 million	$0.32	7.66

China Merchants Holdings International has higher revenue and earnings than Great Elm Group.

Summary

Great Elm Group beats China Merchants Holdings International on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About China Merchants Holdings International

China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited, an investment holding company, operates as a port operator in Mainland China, Brazil, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and internationally. The company operates through Ports Operation, Bonded Logistics Operation, and Other Operations segments. It engages in the container, and bulk and general cargo terminal operation; logistic park operation, ports transportation, and airport cargo handling; and property development, holding, and investment activities. The company also provides container related logistics services; financial services; and port development, management, and operation services. In addition, it operates berths and tugboats; and holds various pieces of land. The company was formerly known as China Merchants Holdings (International) Company Limited and changed its name to China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited in June 2016. The company was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Central, Hong Kong.

About Great Elm Group

Great Elm Group, Inc. operates as a asset management company. The company engages in credit, real estate, and finance businesses. It is also involved in business development related activities and offers investment management services. The company was formerly known as Great Elm Capital Group, Inc. and changed its name to Great Elm Group, Inc. in December 2020. Great Elm Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.