Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsNu Holdings Ltd (NU)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
NU
Nu Holdings Ltd
$11.62
-1.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $57.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 4843% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $7.59B). NU leads profitability with a 41.9% profit margin vs 19.3%. NU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.70. NU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 84/100 (A-).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
NU
Exceptional Buy84
out of 100
Grade: A-
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
Keeps 42 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 48.2%
Revenue surging 43.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 55.9% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : NU
The strongest argument for NU centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 41.9% and operating margin at 48.2%. Revenue growth of 43.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : NU
The primary concerns for NU are Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while NU is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NU carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
NU is growing revenue faster at 43.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NU scores higher overall (84/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 41.9% margins and 43.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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 →Nu Holdings Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Nu Holdings Ltd. operates in the technology industry. The company is headquartered in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
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