Brookfield Corp (BN)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
BN
Brookfield Corp
$39.66
-0.63%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $86.53B
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$475.27
-0.19%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.04T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 378% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $77.66B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 1.7%. BN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.27. BN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BN
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-103.3%
Fair Value
$22.93
Current Price
$39.66
$16.73 premium
Margin of Safety
-134.4%
Fair Value
$210.94
Current Price
$475.27
$264.33 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 80.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.2%
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
3.5% revenue growth
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
1.7% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BN
The strongest argument for BN centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Price/Book. PEG of 1.27 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bear Case : BN
The primary concerns for BN are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 78.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BN profiles as a value stock while BRK-B is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.86 — expect wider price swings.
BN is growing revenue faster at 3.5% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
BN scores higher overall (64/100 vs 54/100). 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.
Brookfield Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Brookfield Corporation is an alternative asset manager and REIT/Real Estate Investment Manager firm focuses on real estate, renewable power, infrastructure and venture capital and private equity assets. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with additional offices across Northern America; South America; Europe; Middle East and Asia.
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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