Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc (APAM)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
APAM
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc
$37.19
-0.72%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.55B
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 30606% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $1.22B). APAM leads profitability with a 23.5% profit margin vs 19.3%. APAM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.38. APAM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
APAM
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
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 74 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.1%
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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
Earnings declined 7.5%
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APAM
The strongest argument for APAM centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.5% and operating margin at 31.1%. PEG of 1.38 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 : APAM
The primary concerns for APAM are EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
APAM profiles as a mature stock while BRK-A is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
APAM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.66 — expect wider price swings.
APAM is growing revenue faster at 9.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
APAM scores higher overall (65/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 23.5% 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.
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with additional offices in Atlanta, Georgia; New York City; San Francisco, California; Leawood, Kansas; and London, United Kingdom.
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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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