Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (BAM)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
BAM
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.
$46.70
-4.39%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $76.95B
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 7298% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $5.07B). BAM leads profitability with a 49.7% profit margin vs 19.3%. BAM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.46. BAM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BAM
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Keeps 50 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 64.5%
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 23.8% year-over-year
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 9.9x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BAM
The strongest argument for BAM centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 49.7% and operating margin at 64.5%. Revenue growth of 23.8% 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 : BAM
The primary concerns for BAM are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BAM profiles as a growth stock while BRK-A is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BAM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
BAM is growing revenue faster at 23.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BAM scores higher overall (68/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 49.7% margins and 23.8% 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.
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Brookfield Asset Management is a leading global alternative asset manager and one of the largest investors in real assets.
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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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