Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsPalomar Holdings Inc (PLMR)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
PLMR
Palomar Holdings Inc
$133.66
+0.56%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.53B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 35148% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $1.09B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 18.6%. BRK-A trades at a lower P/E of 12.8x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
PLMR
Strong Buy66
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
Revenue surging 54.7% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 23.8%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
No major concerns identified
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 : PLMR
The strongest argument for PLMR centers on Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.6% and operating margin at 23.8%. Revenue growth of 54.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PLMR
No major red flags identified for PLMR, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while PLMR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
PLMR is growing revenue faster at 54.7% — 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 66/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Palomar Holdings, Inc., an insurance holding company, offers specialized property insurance to residential and commercial clients. The company is headquartered in La Jolla, California.
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