Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsProgressive Corp (PGR)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$475.94
+0.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
PGR
Progressive Corp
$194.00
-0.89%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $113.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 320% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $89.42B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 12.9%. BRK-B appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 10.06. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
PGR
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 38 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 4.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : PGR
The strongest argument for PGR centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Market Cap.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PGR
The primary concerns for PGR are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
PGR is growing revenue faster at 8.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (62/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
The Progressive Corporation is an American insurance company, one of the largest providers of car insurance in the United States. The company insures motorcycles, boats, RVs, and commercial vehicles and provides home insurance through select companies.
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