Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsLazard Ltd (LAZ)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
LAZ
Lazard Ltd
$46.36
-4.51%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.30B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 11636% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $3.20B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 8.7%. LAZ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. LAZ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
LAZ
Strong Buy70
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 31 in profit
Earnings expanding 62.5% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
15.4% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Elevated debt levels
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 : LAZ
The strongest argument for LAZ centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 15.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.00 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 : LAZ
The primary concerns for LAZ are Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.45 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while LAZ is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LAZ carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
LAZ is growing revenue faster at 15.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LAZ scores higher overall (70/100 vs 61/100) and 15.4% revenue growth. 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 →Lazard Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Lazard Ltd, is a financial advisory and asset management firm in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Central and South America. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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