AMERISAFE Inc (AMSF)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
AMSF
AMERISAFE Inc
$30.30
-1.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $566.72M
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 114268% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $324.78M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 14.3%. AMSF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.81. AMSF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
AMSF
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
BRK-A
Buy51
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Earnings declined 8.5%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMSF
The strongest argument for AMSF centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 10.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bear Case : AMSF
The primary concerns for AMSF are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMSF profiles as a value stock while BRK-A is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
AMSF is growing revenue faster at 10.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AMSF scores higher overall (58/100 vs 51/100) and 10.3% revenue growth. 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.
AMERISAFE Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
AMERISAFE, Inc., an insurance holding company, writes workers' compensation insurance in the United States. The company is headquartered in DeRidder, Louisiana.
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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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