Acadian Asset Management Inc (AAMI)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
AAMI
Acadian Asset Management Inc
$73.89
-2.40%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.80B
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$492.81
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.07T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 61359% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $610.80M). BRK-B leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 13.8%. BRK-B trades at a lower P/E of 14.8x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
AAMI
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 112 in profit
Revenue surging 39.3% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 25.1%
Earnings expanding 26.4% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 33.9x book value
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Elevated debt levels
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AAMI
The strongest argument for AAMI centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 39.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bear Case : AAMI
The primary concerns for AAMI are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow. Debt-to-equity of 4.45 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAMI profiles as a growth stock while BRK-B is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AAMI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — expect wider price swings.
AAMI is growing revenue faster at 39.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AAMI scores higher overall (62/100 vs 62/100) and 39.3% revenue growth. 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.
Acadian Asset Management Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
BrightSphere Investment Group Inc. is a publically owned asset management holding company. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The company wholly owns GEICO, Duracell, Dairy Queen, BNSF, Lubrizol, Fruit of the Loom, Helzberg Diamonds, Long & Foster, FlightSafety International, Pampered Chef, Forest River, and NetJets, and also owns 38.6% of Pilot Flying J; and significant minority holdings in public companies Kraft Heinz Company (26.7%), American Express (18.8%), The Coca-Cola Company (9.32%), Bank of America (11.9%), and Apple (6.3%).
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