Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsKestrel Group, Ltd. (KG)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
KG
Kestrel Group, Ltd.
$6.57
+4.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $59.31M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 863356% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $44.55M). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs -86.0%. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
KG
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Revenue surging 20.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : KG
The strongest argument for KG centers on Price/Book, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 20.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : KG
The primary concerns for KG are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.55 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while KG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
KG is growing revenue faster at 20.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 42/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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
Kestrel Group Ltd engages in providing fronting services to insurance program managers, MGAs, reinsurers, and reinsurance brokers. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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