Kemper Corporation (KMPR)vsW. R. Berkley Corp (WRB)
KMPR
Kemper Corporation
$30.81
+1.72%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.81B
WRB
W. R. Berkley Corp
$66.41
+1.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $24.72B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
W. R. Berkley Corp generates 216% more annual revenue ($14.85B vs $4.70B). WRB leads profitability with a 12.6% profit margin vs 0.9%. KMPR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.75. WRB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
KMPR
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
WRB
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 26.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.8%
4.0% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KMPR
The strongest argument for KMPR centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.75 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WRB
The strongest argument for WRB centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : KMPR
The primary concerns for KMPR are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 42.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : WRB
The primary concerns for WRB are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KMPR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
WRB is growing revenue faster at 4.0% — sustainability is the question.
WRB generates stronger free cash flow (640M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
WRB scores higher overall (65/100 vs 50/100). 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.
Kemper Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Kemper Corporation, a diversified insurance holding company, offers property and casualty and life and health insurance in the United States. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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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