Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsKinsale Capital Group Inc (KNSL)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
KNSL
Kinsale Capital Group Inc
$360.01
-0.74%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $8.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 19173% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $2.00B). KNSL leads profitability with a 28.5% profit margin vs 22.3%. KNSL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.11. KNSL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
KNSL
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
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
Strong operational efficiency at 40.7%
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
16.8% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : KNSL
The strongest argument for KNSL centers on Operating Margin, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.5% and operating margin at 40.7%. Revenue growth of 16.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : KNSL
The primary concerns for KNSL are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while KNSL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
KNSL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.89 — expect wider price swings.
KNSL is growing revenue faster at 16.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KNSL scores higher overall (77/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 28.5% margins and 16.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
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 →Kinsale Capital Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc., a specialty insurance company, offers property and casualty insurance products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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