Stewart Information Services Corp (STC)vsW. R. Berkley Corp (WRB)
STC
Stewart Information Services Corp
$59.19
-0.90%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.92B
WRB
W. R. Berkley Corp
$66.82
-0.70%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $25.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
W. R. Berkley Corp generates 355% more annual revenue ($14.90B vs $3.27B). WRB leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs 4.1%. STC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.71. WRB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
STC
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
WRB
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 24.3% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
1.2% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : STC
The strongest argument for STC centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 24.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WRB
The strongest argument for WRB centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : STC
The primary concerns for STC are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 4.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : WRB
The primary concerns for WRB are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STC profiles as a growth stock while WRB is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
STC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
STC is growing revenue faster at 24.3% — sustainability is the question.
WRB generates stronger free cash flow (788M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WRB scores higher overall (63/100 vs 55/100). 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.
Stewart Information Services Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Stewart Information Services Corporation offers title insurance and real estate transaction services. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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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