Axos Financial Inc (AX)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
AX
Axos Financial Inc
$86.98
-0.79%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.99B
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,386.81
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 28255% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $1.32B). AX leads profitability with a 36.0% profit margin vs 19.3%. AX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.95. AX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
AX
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.4%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
19.3% revenue growth
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
Distress zone — elevated risk
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AX
The strongest argument for AX centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.0% and operating margin at 49.4%. Revenue growth of 19.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : AX
The primary concerns for AX are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AX profiles as a growth stock while BRK-A is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
AX is growing revenue faster at 19.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AX scores higher overall (79/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 36.0% margins and 19.3% revenue growth. 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.
Axos Financial Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Axos Financial, Inc. offers commercial and consumer banking products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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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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