Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsBrown & Brown Inc (BRO)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
BRO
Brown & Brown Inc
$66.19
-0.21%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $22.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 5673% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $6.66B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 18.1%. BRO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.51. BRO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
BRO
Strong Buy75
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
Strong operational efficiency at 41.8%
Revenue surging 32.4% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : BRO
The strongest argument for BRO centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.1% and operating margin at 41.8%. Revenue growth of 32.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : BRO
The primary concerns for BRO are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while BRO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
BRO is growing revenue faster at 32.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRO scores higher overall (75/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 18.1% margins and 32.4% revenue growth. 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 →Brown & Brown Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE BROKERS · USA
Brown & Brown, Inc. markets and sells insurance products and services in the United States, Bermuda, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. The company is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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