Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsKingstone Companies Inc (KINS)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
KINS
Kingstone Companies Inc
$19.22
-0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $292.71M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 161735% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $237.70M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 14.8%. KINS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.28. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
KINS
Strong Buy70
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 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.7%
Revenue surging 25.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : KINS
The strongest argument for KINS centers on P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 25.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : KINS
The primary concerns for KINS are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while KINS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
KINS is growing revenue faster at 25.9% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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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