Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsF&G Annuities & Life Inc. (FG)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
FG
F&G Annuities & Life Inc.
$28.38
-0.84%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 6381% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $5.73B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 4.6%. FG trades at a lower P/E of 15.1x. FG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
FG
Buy53
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
ROE of 6.0% — below average capital efficiency
4.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 64.2%
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 : FG
The strongest argument for FG centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 13.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : FG
The primary concerns for FG are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 4.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while FG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.34 — expect wider price swings.
FG is growing revenue faster at 13.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FG scores higher overall (53/100 vs 51/100) and 13.2% revenue growth. 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 →F&G Annuities & Life Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - LIFE · USA
FGL Holdings sells individual life and annuity insurance products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa.
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