Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsFactSet Research Systems Inc (FDS)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
FDS
FactSet Research Systems Inc
$255.62
+0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $8.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 15535% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $2.40B). FDS leads profitability with a 24.5% profit margin vs 19.3%. FDS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.14. FDS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
FDS
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 29.8%
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 4.5%
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 : FDS
The strongest argument for FDS centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.5% and operating margin at 29.8%. PEG of 1.14 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 : FDS
The primary concerns for FDS are EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while FDS is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
FDS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.71 — expect wider price swings.
FDS is growing revenue faster at 7.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FDS scores higher overall (65/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 24.5% margins. 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 →FactSet Research Systems Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
FactSet Research Systems Inc. provides integrated financial information and analytical applications to investment and corporate communities in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.
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