Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsEquinor ASA ADR (EQNR)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,386.81
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
EQNR
Equinor ASA ADR
$36.69
-0.60%
ENERGY · Cap: $94.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 254% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $105.98B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 4.8%. EQNR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.03. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
EQNR
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BRK-A.
Margin of Safety
+47.4%
Fair Value
$54.29
Current Price
$36.69
$17.60 discount
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
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 21.4%
Generating 2.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 5.1%
Earnings declined 27.3%
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 : EQNR
The strongest argument for EQNR centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 1.03 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : EQNR
The primary concerns for EQNR are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth. Thin 4.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (59/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. EQNR offers better value entry with a 47.4% margin of safety. 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%).
Visit Website →Equinor ASA ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Equinor ASA, an energy company, is engaged in the exploration, production, transportation, refining and marketing of petroleum and petroleum products and other forms of energy, as well as other companies in Norway and internationally. The company is headquartered in Stavanger, Norway.
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