Brighthouse Financial Inc (BHFAP)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
BHFAP
Brighthouse Financial Inc
$16.20
+1.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.70B
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 5246% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $6.95B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 6.2%. BHFAP trades at a lower P/E of 1.3x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
BHFAP
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.3%
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
ROE of 7.4% — below average capital efficiency
6.2% margin — thin
Revenue declined 31.6%
Earnings declined 82.1%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BHFAP
The strongest argument for BHFAP centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
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 : BHFAP
The primary concerns for BHFAP are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BHFAP profiles as a value stock while BRK-A is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BHFAP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — 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.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (51/100 vs 38/100), backed by strong 18.0% 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.
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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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