Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsKingstone Companies Inc (KINS)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
KINS
Kingstone Companies Inc
$16.67
-1.65%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $253.78M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 174368% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $212.90M). KINS leads profitability with a 19.2% profit margin vs 18.0%. KINS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.28. KINS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
KINS
Strong Buy76
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
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
Every $100 of equity generates 43 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.8%
Revenue surging 34.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 149.6% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : KINS
The strongest argument for KINS centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.2% and operating margin at 32.8%. Revenue growth of 34.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : KINS
The primary concerns for KINS are Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while KINS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
KINS is growing revenue faster at 34.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KINS scores higher overall (76/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 19.2% margins and 34.0% 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 →Kingstone Companies Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Kingstone Companies, Inc., through its subsidiary, Kingstone Insurance Company, underwrites property and casualty insurance products to individuals in New York. The company is headquartered in Kingston, New York.
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