AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (AB)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
AB
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P.
$36.31
+0.55%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.39B
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$763,600.01
-0.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 480777% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $80.00M). AB leads profitability with a 390.6% profit margin vs 22.3%. AB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.63. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
AB
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 391 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 100.0%
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 40.3%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AB
The strongest argument for AB centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 390.6% and operating margin at 100.0%. PEG of 0.63 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bear Case : AB
The primary concerns for AB are Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AB profiles as a declining stock while BRK-A is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
AB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.77 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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.
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
AllianceBernstein Holding LP is a publicly owned investment manager. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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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