Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsUnited Fire Group Inc (UFCS)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$473.01
-0.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
UFCS
United Fire Group Inc
$39.89
-1.07%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 26692% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $1.39B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 8.5%. UFCS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.41. UFCS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
UFCS
Strong Buy65
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
Strong operational efficiency at 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 20.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : UFCS
The strongest argument for UFCS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.41 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : UFCS
The primary concerns for UFCS are Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while UFCS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
UFCS is growing revenue faster at 9.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
UFCS scores higher overall (65/100 vs 54/100). 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
United Fire Group, Inc., offers property and casualty insurance for individuals and businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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