Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsThe Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. (BWIN)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
BWIN
The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc.
$29.65
+0.88%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 22036% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $1.74B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs -4.7%. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
BWIN
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
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
Revenue surging 30.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Operating margin of 2.0%
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -4.7% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 90.0%
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 : BWIN
The strongest argument for BWIN centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 30.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : BWIN
The primary concerns for BWIN are Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.04 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while BWIN is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BWIN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.03 — expect wider price swings.
BWIN is growing revenue faster at 30.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 39/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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 →The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE BROKERS · USA
The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. is an independent insurance distribution firm that delivers insurance and risk management solutions in the United States. The company is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
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