American Coastal Insurance Corp (ACIC)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
ACIC
American Coastal Insurance Corp
$10.62
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $493.85M
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$509.68
+0.10%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.06T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 112138% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $334.46M). ACIC leads profitability with a 31.3% profit margin vs 19.3%. ACIC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.21. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
ACIC
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 39.2%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 1.4%
Earnings declined 9.9%
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACIC
The strongest argument for ACIC centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.3% and operating margin at 39.2%.
Bull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bear Case : ACIC
The primary concerns for ACIC are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACIC profiles as a declining stock while BRK-B is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (62/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. Both earn "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.
American Coastal Insurance Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Atlas Crest Investment Corp. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The company wholly owns GEICO, Duracell, Dairy Queen, BNSF, Lubrizol, Fruit of the Loom, Helzberg Diamonds, Long & Foster, FlightSafety International, Pampered Chef, Forest River, and NetJets, and also owns 38.6% of Pilot Flying J; and significant minority holdings in public companies Kraft Heinz Company (26.7%), American Express (18.8%), The Coca-Cola Company (9.32%), Bank of America (11.9%), and Apple (6.3%).
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