Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsSelective Insurance Group, Inc. (SIGI)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,386.81
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
SIGI
Selective Insurance Group, Inc.
$84.78
+0.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 6838% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $5.41B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 8.4%. SIGI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.28. SIGI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
SIGI
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
Earnings declined 10.2%
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 : SIGI
The strongest argument for SIGI centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.28 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SIGI
The primary concerns for SIGI are Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
SIGI is growing revenue faster at 5.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SIGI scores higher overall (62/100 vs 59/100). 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%).
Visit Website →Selective Insurance Group, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Selective Insurance Group, Inc., offers insurance products and services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Branchville, New Jersey.
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