AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd (AXS)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
AXS
AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd
$97.96
-2.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.26B
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.01T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 5559% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $6.56B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 15.4%. AXS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.18. AXS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
AXS
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
BRK-A
Buy53
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 20.2%
17.8% revenue growth
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
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AXS
The strongest argument for AXS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.4% and operating margin at 20.2%. Revenue growth of 17.8% 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 : AXS
The primary concerns for AXS are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AXS profiles as a growth 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.
AXS is growing revenue faster at 17.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AXS scores higher overall (74/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 15.4% margins and 17.8% revenue growth. 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.
AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, offers various specialized insurance and reinsurance products worldwide. The company is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda.
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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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