PGR vs WRB
Progressive Corporation and W. R. Berkley Corporation, both Financial Services
Progressive Corporation is the larger company at $120B against $25B. On trailing earnings PGR is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 11.2 against 14.6, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year WRB returned +0.0% against -4.3% for PGR. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts PGR ahead, 8/10 against 6/10.
| Figure | PGR | WRB |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $222 | $68.67 |
| Market cap | $120B | $25B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 11.2 | 14.6 |
| Dividend yield | 6.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-year return | -4.3% | +0.0% |
| 5-year return | +161% | +138% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 8/10 | 6/10 |
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.
Progressive Corporation
Revenue of $24B in Q2 2026, net income $3.3B. Its largest reported line is Underwriting Operations, 82% of the disclosed total.
W. R. Berkley Corporation
Revenue of $3.7B in Q1 2026, net income $515M. Its largest reported line is Insurance, 88% of the disclosed total.
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