Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsRenaissancere Holdings Ltd (RNR)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
RNR
Renaissancere Holdings Ltd
$324.99
-0.47%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $13.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 3345% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $11.17B). RNR leads profitability with a 23.6% profit margin vs 22.3%. RNR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.62. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
RNR
Strong Buy65
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 41.7%
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 13.2%
Earnings declined 10.0%
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 : RNR
The strongest argument for RNR centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.6% and operating margin at 41.7%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are 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 mature stock while RNR is a declining 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 65/100), 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%).
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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