Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsChubb Ltd (CB)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$479.33
-0.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.04T
CB
Chubb Ltd
$323.21
-0.74%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $126.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 523% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $59.63B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 17.3%. CB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.86. CB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
CB
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-134.4%
Fair Value
$210.94
Current Price
$479.33
$268.39 premium
Margin of Safety
+73.1%
Fair Value
$1202.76
Current Price
$323.21
$879.55 discount
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
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 24.2%
Earnings expanding 27.9% YoY
Generating 4.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : CB
The strongest argument for CB centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 24.2%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CB
The primary concerns for CB are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while CB is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
CB is growing revenue faster at 5.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CB scores higher overall (69/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 17.3% 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%).
Chubb Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Chubb Limited, incorporated in Zurich, Switzerland, is the parent company of Chubb, a global provider of insurance products covering property and casualty, accident and health, reinsurance, and life insurance and the largest publicly traded property and casualty company in the world.
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