Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR (HMC)vsW. R. Berkley Corp (WRB)
HMC
Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR
$24.51
+1.87%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $31.80B
WRB
W. R. Berkley Corp
$65.68
-1.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $24.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR generates 143567% more annual revenue ($21.34T vs $14.85B). WRB leads profitability with a 12.6% profit margin vs 2.3%. HMC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.45. WRB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
HMC
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
WRB
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 160.9B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 26.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 4.3% — below average capital efficiency
2.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.9%
4.0% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HMC
The strongest argument for HMC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : WRB
The strongest argument for WRB centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : HMC
The primary concerns for HMC are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 2.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : WRB
The primary concerns for WRB are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WRB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.33 — expect wider price swings.
WRB is growing revenue faster at 4.0% — sustainability is the question.
HMC generates stronger free cash flow (160.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
WRB scores higher overall (65/100 vs 39/100). Both earn "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.
Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and distributes motorcycles, automobiles, electrical products, and other products in Japan, North America, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Visit Website →W. R. Berkley Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
W. R. Berkley Corporation is a commercial lines property & casualty insurance holding company organized in Delaware and based in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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