CB vs WRB
Chubb Limited and W. R. Berkley Corporation, both Financial Services
Chubb Limited is the larger company at $125B against $25B. On trailing earnings CB is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 12.1 against 14.8, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year CB returned +25% against +1.1% for WRB.
| Figure | CB | WRB |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $341 | $71.90 |
| Market cap | $125B | $25B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 12.1 | 14.8 |
| Dividend yield | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| 1-year return | +25% | +1.1% |
| 5-year return | +99% | +151% |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Chubb Limited
Revenue of $15B in Q1 2026, net income $2.3B.
W. R. Berkley Corporation
Revenue of $3.7B in Q2 2026, net income $452M. Its largest reported line is Insurance, 88% of the disclosed total.
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