Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsCNO Financial Group Inc (CNO)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
CNO
CNO Financial Group Inc
$44.66
+0.20%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 8177% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $4.49B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 5.1%. CNO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.29. CNO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
CNO
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
4.2% revenue growth
5.1% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Earnings declined 45.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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%.
Bull Case : CNO
The strongest argument for CNO centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.29 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : CNO
The primary concerns for CNO are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.54 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while CNO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CNO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.84 — expect wider price swings.
CNO is growing revenue faster at 4.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CNO scores higher overall (56/100 vs 51/100). 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.
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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FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - LIFE · USA
CNO Financial Group, Inc. develops, markets, and manages health insurance, annuities, individual life insurance, and other insurance products for the middle-income and senior markets in the United States. The company is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana.
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