Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsBoston Scientific Corp (BSX)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,386.81
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
BSX
Boston Scientific Corp
$53.93
-4.67%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $84.08B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1721% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $20.61B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 17.3%. BSX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.68. BSX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
BSX
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BRK-A.
Margin of Safety
-22.6%
Fair Value
$46.16
Current Price
$53.93
$7.77 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Earnings expanding 100.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 20.6%
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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%.
Bull Case : BSX
The strongest argument for BSX centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 20.6%. Revenue growth of 11.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : BSX
No major red flags identified for BSX, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while BSX is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BSX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
BSX is growing revenue faster at 11.6% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BSX scores higher overall (71/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 17.3% margins and 11.6% 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.
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%).
Visit Website →Boston Scientific Corp
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
Boston Scientific Corporation, doing business as Boston Scientific, is a manufacturer of medical devices used in interventional medical specialties, including interventional radiology, interventional cardiology, peripheral interventions, neuromodulation, neurovascular intervention, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, endoscopy, oncology, urology and gynecology.
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