Stewart Information Services Corp (STC)vsW. R. Berkley Corp (WRB)
STC
Stewart Information Services Corp
$69.73
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.12B
WRB
W. R. Berkley Corp
$65.68
-1.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $24.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
W. R. Berkley Corp generates 380% more annual revenue ($14.85B vs $3.10B). WRB leads profitability with a 12.6% profit margin vs 4.2%. STC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.71. WRB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
STC
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
WRB
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 400.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 27.7% year-over-year
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
4.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.0%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.0% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : STC
The strongest argument for STC centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 27.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WRB
The strongest argument for WRB centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : STC
The primary concerns for STC are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 4.2% 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
STC profiles as a growth stock while WRB is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
STC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
STC is growing revenue faster at 27.7% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
WRB scores higher overall (65/100 vs 61/100). 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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