Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsChubb Ltd (CB)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,386.81
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
CB
Chubb Ltd
$319.64
-0.51%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $123.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 516% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $60.99B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 18.5%. CB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.84. CB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
CB
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 78.7% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.6%
Generating 3.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : CB
The strongest argument for CB centers on P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.5% and operating margin at 20.6%. Revenue growth of 10.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : CB
The primary concerns for CB are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while CB is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
CB is growing revenue faster at 10.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CB scores higher overall (75/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 18.5% margins and 10.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
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%).
Visit Website →Chubb Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Chubb Limited, incorporated in Zurich, Switzerland, is the parent company of Chubb, a global provider of insurance products covering property and casualty, accident and health, reinsurance, and life insurance and the largest publicly traded property and casualty company in the world.
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