Brown & Brown Inc (BRO)vsCrawford & Company (CRD-B)
BRO
Brown & Brown Inc
$67.84
+2.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $21.85B
CRD-B
Crawford & Company
$12.04
+2.03%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $575.38M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Brown & Brown Inc generates 440% more annual revenue ($6.81B vs $1.26B). BRO leads profitability with a 17.9% profit margin vs 1.9%. CRD-B appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.90. BRO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRO
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
CRD-B
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 24.0%
Earnings expanding 76.1% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 1.0%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
1.9% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRO
The strongest argument for BRO centers on Debt/Equity, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.9% and operating margin at 24.0%.
Bull Case : CRD-B
The strongest argument for CRD-B centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.90 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRO
The primary concerns for BRO are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CRD-B
The primary concerns for CRD-B are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Thin 1.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRO profiles as a mature stock while CRD-B is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CRD-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
BRO is growing revenue faster at 9.7% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
BRO scores higher overall (61/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 17.9% 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.
Brown & Brown Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE BROKERS · USA
Brown & Brown, Inc. markets and sells insurance products and services in the United States, Bermuda, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. The company is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Crawford & Company
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE BROKERS · USA
Crawford & Company provides outsourcing and claims management solutions for carriers, brokers, and corporations in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, Australia, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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