Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsRLI Corp (RLI)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
RLI
RLI Corp
$51.15
-1.90%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.86B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 19464% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $1.90B). RLI leads profitability with a 20.8% profit margin vs 18.0%. RLI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.73. RLI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
RLI
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
Strong operational efficiency at 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.0% revenue growth
Earnings declined 12.4%
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : RLI
The strongest argument for RLI centers on Debt/Equity, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.8% and operating margin at 15.9%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : RLI
The primary concerns for RLI are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while RLI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
RLI is growing revenue faster at 4.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RLI scores higher overall (61/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 20.8% 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
RLI Corp. The company is headquartered in Peoria, Illinois.
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