Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsKeyCorp (KEY)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$755,649.06
+0.46%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
KEY
KeyCorp
$20.87
+0.29%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $22.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 5119% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $7.37B). KEY leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 22.3%. KEY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.36. KEY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
KEY
Strong Buy79
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
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 34.7%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 25.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : KEY
The strongest argument for KEY centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.5% and operating margin at 34.7%. Revenue growth of 10.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : KEY
The primary concerns for KEY are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
KEY is growing revenue faster at 10.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
KEY scores higher overall (79/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 10.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
KeyBank, the primary subsidiary of KeyCorp, is a regional bank headquartered in Cleveland.
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