Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsJames River Group Holdings Ltd (JRVR)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$763,600.01
-0.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
JRVR
James River Group Holdings Ltd
$3.69
-2.64%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $182.18M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 58792% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $653.21M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 4.7%. JRVR trades at a lower P/E of 8.9x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
JRVR
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 57.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.7% — below average capital efficiency
4.7% margin — thin
Revenue declined 7.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : JRVR
The strongest argument for JRVR centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : JRVR
The primary concerns for JRVR are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 4.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while JRVR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
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%).
Visit Website →James River Group Holdings Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
James River Group Holdings, Ltd., offers specialized insurance and reinsurance services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda.
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