Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
AGM
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation
$172.34
-1.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.87B
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 99659% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $372.34M). AGM leads profitability with a 55.7% profit margin vs 18.0%. AGM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.82. AGM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
AGM
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 56 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 65.5%
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 5.8%
Earnings declined 19.7%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AGM
The strongest argument for AGM centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 55.7% and operating margin at 65.5%. PEG of 0.82 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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bear Case : AGM
The primary concerns for AGM are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AGM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at -0.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor CREDIT SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
AGM scores higher overall (61/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 55.7% margins. 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.
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation offers a secondary market for various loans made to borrowers in the United States. The company is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
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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