Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsCrawford & Company (CRD-A)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
CRD-A
Crawford & Company
$10.83
-1.37%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $530.15M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 29246% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $1.27B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 1.6%. CRD-A appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.91. CRD-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
CRD-A
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 30.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
1.6% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : CRD-A
The strongest argument for CRD-A centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.91 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : CRD-A
The primary concerns for CRD-A are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Thin 1.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while CRD-A is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at -0.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CRD-A scores higher overall (54/100 vs 51/100). 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.
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 →Crawford & Company
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE BROKERS · USA
Crawford & Company provides outsourcing and claims management solutions for carriers, brokers, and corporations in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, Australia, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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