Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited (AHL)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
AHL
Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited
$37.50
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.81B
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 11526% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $3.19B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 0.1%. AHL trades at a lower P/E of 4.9x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
AHL
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
BRK-B
Buy54
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.1% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 0.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AHL
The strongest argument for AHL centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bear Case : AHL
The primary concerns for AHL are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Thin 0.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AHL profiles as a value stock while BRK-B is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
AHL is growing revenue faster at 0.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (54/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 18.0% margins. 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.
Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited, participates in insurance and reinsurance businesses in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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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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