Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsCapital One Financial Corporation (COF)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$856,612.00
-0.01%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.16T
COF
Capital One Financial Corporation
$201.87
-0.97%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $125.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 687% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $48.89B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 22.2%. COF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.18. COF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
COF
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 37.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : COF
The strongest argument for COF centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.2% and operating margin at 37.8%. PEG of 0.18 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : COF
The primary concerns for COF are Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
COF generates stronger free cash flow (7.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
COF scores higher overall (75/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 22.2% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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 →Capital One Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Capital One Financial Corporation is an American bank holding company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings accounts, headquartered in McLean, Virginia with operations primarily in the United States.
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