Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsKestrel Group, Ltd. (KG)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
KG
Kestrel Group, Ltd.
$9.72
+0.83%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $94.39M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1090810% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $34.05M). KG leads profitability with a 137.2% profit margin vs 18.0%. KG trades at a lower P/E of 1.2x. KG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
KG
Buy62
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 75 in profit
Keeps 137 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 737.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : KG
The strongest argument for KG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 137.2% and operating margin at -28.7%. Revenue growth of 737.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : KG
The primary concerns for KG are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while KG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
KG is growing revenue faster at 737.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
KG scores higher overall (62/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 137.2% margins and 737.0% revenue growth. 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - REINSURANCE · USA
Kestrel Group Ltd engages in providing fronting services to insurance program managers, MGAs, reinsurers, and reinsurance brokers. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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