Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsRadian Group Inc (RDN)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$509.16
-0.63%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.06T
RDN
Radian Group Inc
$39.71
+1.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 27292% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $1.37B). RDN leads profitability with a 41.0% profit margin vs 19.3%. RDN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.76. RDN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
RDN
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
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
Keeps 41 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.6%
Revenue surging 58.8% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 9.0%
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 : RDN
The strongest argument for RDN centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 41.0% and operating margin at 46.6%. Revenue growth of 58.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : RDN
The primary concerns for RDN are EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while RDN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RDN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.72 — expect wider price swings.
RDN is growing revenue faster at 58.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RDN scores higher overall (75/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 41.0% margins and 58.8% revenue growth. 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 →Radian Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
Radian Group Inc. is engaged in the mortgage and real estate services business in the United States. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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