Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. Common Stock (SKWD)vsW. R. Berkley Corp (WRB)
SKWD
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. Common Stock
$43.15
+1.72%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.92B
WRB
W. R. Berkley Corp
$64.49
-0.83%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $24.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
W. R. Berkley Corp generates 938% more annual revenue ($14.71B vs $1.42B). WRB leads profitability with a 12.1% profit margin vs 12.0%. SKWD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. SKWD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
SKWD
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
WRB
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+76.5%
Fair Value
$193.75
Current Price
$43.15
$150.60 discount
Margin of Safety
-136.4%
Fair Value
$30.26
Current Price
$64.49
$34.23 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 203.4% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 26.7% year-over-year
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
1.5% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 21.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SKWD
The strongest argument for SKWD centers on P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 26.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.73 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WRB
The strongest argument for WRB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : SKWD
The primary concerns for SKWD are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : WRB
The primary concerns for WRB are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SKWD profiles as a growth stock while WRB is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SKWD carries more volatility with a beta of 0.52 — expect wider price swings.
SKWD is growing revenue faster at 26.7% — sustainability is the question.
WRB generates stronger free cash flow (896M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SKWD scores higher overall (78/100 vs 55/100) and 26.7% 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.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. Common Stock
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc., an insurance holding company, engages in underwriting commercial property and casualty insurance coverages in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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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