Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsStewart Information Services Corp (STC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,386.81
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
STC
Stewart Information Services Corp
$69.73
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 12025% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $3.10B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 4.2%. STC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.71. STC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
STC
Buy61
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 400.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 27.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.0%
Weak financial health signals
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, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : STC
The strongest argument for STC centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 27.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : STC
The primary concerns for STC are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 4.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while STC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
STC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
STC is growing revenue faster at 27.7% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
STC scores higher overall (61/100 vs 59/100) and 27.7% 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%).
Visit Website →Stewart Information Services Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Stewart Information Services Corporation offers title insurance and real estate transaction services. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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