Aegon NV ADR (AEG)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
AEG
Aegon NV ADR
$8.24
+1.52%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $12.80B
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 2979% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $12.19B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 8.0%. BRK-A appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 9.68. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
AEG
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Operating margin of 0.3%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 13.7%
Earnings declined 46.7%
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AEG
The strongest argument for AEG centers on Price/Book, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio.
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 : AEG
The primary concerns for AEG are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AEG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.63 — 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 40/100), 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.
Aegon NV ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Aegon NV offers a range of financial services in the Americas, Europe and Asia. The company is headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands.
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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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