Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsWhite Mountains Insurance Group Ltd (WTM)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
WTM
White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd
$2,053.15
-1.08%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 12815% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $2.98B). WTM leads profitability with a 37.7% profit margin vs 22.3%. WTM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.81. WTM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 92/100 (A+).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
WTM
Exceptional Buy92
out of 100
Grade: A+
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
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 36.4%
Earnings expanding 68.8% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : WTM
The strongest argument for WTM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.7% and operating margin at 36.4%. Revenue growth of 22.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WTM
The primary concerns for WTM are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while WTM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
WTM is growing revenue faster at 22.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WTM scores higher overall (92/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 37.7% margins and 22.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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
White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., provides insurance services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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