Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsFlex Ltd (FLEX)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,500.00
-0.35%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.04T
FLEX
Flex Ltd
$70.02
+1.34%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $25.55B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1284% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $26.83B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 3.2%. FLEX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. FLEX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
BRK-A
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
FLEX
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-134.1%
Fair Value
$316589.98
Current Price
$712500.00
$395910.02 premium
Margin of Safety
-327.7%
Fair Value
$15.16
Current Price
$70.02
$54.86 premium
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
3.2% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Earnings declined 4.5%
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 : FLEX
The strongest argument for FLEX centers on PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.94 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 : FLEX
The primary concerns for FLEX are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Thin 3.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while FLEX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FLEX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
FLEX is growing revenue faster at 7.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FLEX scores higher overall (57/100 vs 53/100). 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%).
Visit Website →Flex Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Flex Ltd. provides design, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain services and solutions to OEMs in Asia, the Americas and Europe. The company is headquartered in Singapore.
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