Acadian Asset Management Inc (AAMI)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
AAMI
Acadian Asset Management Inc
$65.08
-2.74%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.32B
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 65794% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $563.70M). BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 14.2%. BRK-B trades at a lower P/E of 15.3x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
AAMI
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 125 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.2%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
2.6% revenue growth
Trading at 38.3x book value
Earnings declined 14.8%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AAMI
The strongest argument for AAMI centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bear Case : AAMI
The primary concerns for AAMI are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Price/Book.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAMI profiles as a value stock while BRK-B is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
AAMI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
AAMI is growing revenue faster at 2.6% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (54/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 18.0% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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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