Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsReinsurance Group of America (RGA)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
RGA
Reinsurance Group of America
$207.92
-0.96%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $13.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1467% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $23.70B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 5.0%. RGA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.14. RGA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
RGA
Strong Buy70
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 216.6% YoY
Revenue surging 26.6% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
5.0% margin — thin
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : RGA
The strongest argument for RGA centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 26.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.14 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : RGA
The primary concerns for RGA are Profit Margin. Thin 5.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while RGA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
RGA is growing revenue faster at 26.6% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RGA scores higher overall (70/100 vs 51/100) and 26.6% 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.
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 - REINSURANCE · USA
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated is in the reinsurance business. The company is headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri.
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