Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsOld Republic International Corp (ORI)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
ORI
Old Republic International Corp
$40.96
+0.29%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $9.86B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 3859% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $9.72B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 11.7%. ORI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.39. ORI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
ORI
Strong Buy76
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
Earnings expanding 61.7% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
No major concerns identified
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 : ORI
The strongest argument for ORI centers on P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 13.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : ORI
No major red flags identified for ORI, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while ORI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ORI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
ORI is growing revenue faster at 13.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ORI scores higher overall (76/100 vs 74/100) and 13.4% revenue growth. 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 →Old Republic International Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Old Republic International Corporation is engaged in the insurance underwriting and related services business primarily in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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