Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsHamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. (HG)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
HG
Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd.
$31.95
-1.84%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.18B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 12658% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $2.91B). HG leads profitability with a 19.8% profit margin vs 18.0%. HG trades at a lower P/E of 5.8x. HG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
HG
Strong Buy77
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
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Earnings expanding 433.3% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 26.9%
Revenue surging 29.4% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Weak financial health signals
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 : HG
The strongest argument for HG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.8% and operating margin at 26.9%. Revenue growth of 29.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : HG
The primary concerns for HG are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while HG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
HG is growing revenue faster at 29.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HG scores higher overall (77/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 19.8% margins and 29.4% 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
Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd., engages in underwriting specialty insurance and reinsurance risks in Bermuda and internationally. The company is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda with additional locations in Dublin, Ireland; London, United Kingdom; Miami, Florida; New York, New York; and Glen Allen, Virginia.
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