Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsOppenheimer Holdings Inc (OPY)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$758,505.68
-0.09%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
OPY
Oppenheimer Holdings Inc
$119.78
+1.03%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 22319% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $1.72B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 6.0%. BRK-A appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 9.68. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
OPY
Buy64
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 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 24.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 24.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.0% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : OPY
The strongest argument for OPY centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 24.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : OPY
The primary concerns for OPY are Market Cap, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while OPY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
OPY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — expect wider price swings.
OPY is growing revenue faster at 24.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. is a middle market investment bank and full service stockbroker in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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