Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsHCI Group Inc (HCI)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,386.81
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
HCI
HCI Group Inc
$148.98
-2.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 40378% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $927.39M). HCI leads profitability with a 32.6% profit margin vs 19.3%. HCI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. HCI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
HCI
Strong Buy77
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
Every $100 of equity generates 39 in profit
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 47.9%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : HCI
The strongest argument for HCI centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.6% and operating margin at 47.9%. Revenue growth of 12.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : HCI
The primary concerns for HCI are EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while HCI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
HCI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — expect wider price swings.
HCI is growing revenue faster at 12.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HCI scores higher overall (77/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 32.6% margins and 12.2% 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 →HCI Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
HCI Group, Inc. is engaged in the property and casualty insurance, reinsurance, real estate and information technology businesses in Florida. The company is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
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