Assurant Inc (AIZ)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
AIZ
Assurant Inc
$232.70
-1.15%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $11.59B
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 2799% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $12.81B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 6.8%. AIZ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.16. AIZ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
AIZ
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
6.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AIZ
The strongest argument for AIZ centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bear Case : AIZ
The primary concerns for AIZ are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AIZ profiles as a value stock while BRK-B is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
AIZ is growing revenue faster at 7.9% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AIZ scores higher overall (66/100 vs 54/100). 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.
Assurant Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Assurant, Inc. is a global provider of risk management products and services with headquarters in New York City.
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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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