Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsHeritage Insurance Hldgs Inc (HRTG)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
HRTG
Heritage Insurance Hldgs Inc
$20.88
-1.51%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $670.86M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 44144% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $848.47M). HRTG leads profitability with a 23.8% profit margin vs 19.3%. HRTG trades at a lower P/E of 3.4x. HRTG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
HRTG
Strong Buy70
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 39 in profit
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 23.9%
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.5% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : HRTG
The strongest argument for HRTG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.8% and operating margin at 23.9%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : HRTG
The primary concerns for HRTG are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HRTG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
HRTG scores higher overall (70/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 23.8% margins. 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 →Heritage Insurance Hldgs Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. provides residential personal and commercial insurance products. The company is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida.
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