Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsWhite Mountains Insurance Group Ltd (WTM)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
WTM
White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd
$2,065.14
+2.46%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.01B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 13196% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $2.82B). WTM leads profitability with a 37.0% profit margin vs 19.3%. WTM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.81. WTM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
WTM
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
Operating margin of 0.3%
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 10.8%
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 : WTM
The strongest argument for WTM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.0% and operating margin at 0.3%. PEG of 0.81 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 : WTM
The primary concerns for WTM are Altman Z-Score, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while WTM is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WTM scores higher overall (63/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 37.0% margins. Both earn "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 - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., provides insurance services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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