Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsThe Hanover Insurance Group Inc (THG)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
THG
The Hanover Insurance Group Inc
$193.19
+3.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 5509% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $6.69B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 10.8%. THG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.34. THG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
THG
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 48.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
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, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : THG
The strongest argument for THG centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. PEG of 0.34 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : THG
No major red flags identified for THG, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
THG is growing revenue faster at 6.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
THG scores higher overall (76/100 vs 62/100). 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%).
Visit Website →The Hanover Insurance Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. offers a variety of property and casualty insurance products and services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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