Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsKingstone Companies Inc (KINS)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
KINS
Kingstone Companies Inc
$15.43
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $223.50M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 167379% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $224.14M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 13.9%. KINS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.28. KINS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
KINS
Strong Buy67
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
Earnings expanding 149.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.2% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Operating margin of -12.3%
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 : KINS
The strongest argument for KINS centers on P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 23.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, 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 value stock while KINS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
KINS is growing revenue faster at 23.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KINS scores higher overall (67/100 vs 61/100) and 23.2% 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 →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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