Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsRenaissancere Holdings Ltd (RNR)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
RNR
Renaissancere Holdings Ltd
$288.48
+3.87%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $12.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 3140% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $11.59B). RNR leads profitability with a 24.2% profit margin vs 19.3%. RNR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.62. RNR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
RNR
Strong Buy73
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 100.9% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 36.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : RNR
The strongest argument for RNR centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.2% and operating margin at 26.8%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : RNR
The primary concerns for RNR are Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while RNR is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RNR scores higher overall (73/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 24.2% margins. 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%).
Visit Website →Renaissancere Holdings Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - REINSURANCE · USA
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. provides insurance and reinsurance products in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda.
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