Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsJackson Financial Inc (JXN)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
JXN
Jackson Financial Inc
$115.77
+0.49%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $8.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 5396% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $6.76B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 0.4%. JXN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
JXN
Buy56
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
Revenue surging 719.0% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 23.6%
Generating 1.6B 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 0.7% — below average capital efficiency
0.4% margin — thin
Earnings declined 31.8%
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 : JXN
The strongest argument for JXN centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 719.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : JXN
The primary concerns for JXN are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Thin 0.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while JXN is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
JXN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.46 — expect wider price swings.
JXN is growing revenue faster at 719.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JXN scores higher overall (56/100 vs 51/100) and 719.0% 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 →Jackson Financial Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - LIFE · USA
Jackson Financial Inc. is a leading player in the U.S. life insurance and asset management sectors, specializing in innovative retirement solutions that foster financial security for individuals and families. The company offers a wide array of fixed and variable annuities and life insurance products tailored to meet the diverse needs of retirees and investors amidst a changing financial environment. With a strong emphasis on customer service, advanced technology, and a comprehensive distribution network, Jackson Financial is strategically positioned to leverage demographic trends and the growing demand for effective retirement planning, ensuring sustainable growth and enhancing its competitive edge in the market.
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