AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (AB)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
AB
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P.
$37.26
+0.19%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.40B
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.07T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 112714% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $332.76M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 0.0%. AB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.63. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
AB
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 37.7% 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
0.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.0%
Revenue declined 40.3%
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AB
The strongest argument for AB centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. 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, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bear Case : AB
The primary concerns for AB are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.78 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (61/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 19.3% 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.
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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