Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHF)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
BHF
Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
$62.65
+0.47%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.62B
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 6064% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $6.09B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs -1.1%. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BHF
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
ROE of -1.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 36.2%
Earnings declined 82.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BHF
The strongest argument for BHF centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bear Case : BHF
The primary concerns for BHF are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BHF profiles as a turnaround stock while BRK-B is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BHF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (62/100 vs 38/100), 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.
Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - LIFE · USA
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. offers life insurance and annuity products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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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