CNA Financial Corporation (CNA)vsW. R. Berkley Corp (WRB)
CNA
CNA Financial Corporation
$47.32
-1.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $12.96B
WRB
W. R. Berkley Corp
$75.23
-2.27%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $27.14B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CNA Financial Corporation generates 2% more annual revenue ($15.15B vs $14.87B). WRB leads profitability with a 12.5% profit margin vs 8.2%. CNA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. CNA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
CNA
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
WRB
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
3.0% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.8%
Earnings declined 10.9%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CNA
The strongest argument for CNA centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.92 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WRB
The strongest argument for WRB centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : CNA
The primary concerns for CNA are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : WRB
The primary concerns for WRB are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CNA profiles as a value stock while WRB is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
WRB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.27 — expect wider price swings.
CNA is growing revenue faster at 3.0% — sustainability is the question.
WRB generates stronger free cash flow (721M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CNA scores higher overall (66/100 vs 55/100). 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.
CNA Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
CNA Financial Corporation offers commercial property and casualty insurance products primarily in the United States.
Visit Website →W. R. Berkley Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
W. R. Berkley Corporation is a commercial lines property & casualty insurance holding company organized in Delaware and based in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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