Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsPennyMac Finl Svcs Inc (PFSI)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
PFSI
PennyMac Finl Svcs Inc
$89.18
-2.19%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 10629% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $3.46B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 14.5%. PFSI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.67. PFSI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
PFSI
Buy62
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 511.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
0.6% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : PFSI
The strongest argument for PFSI centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 511.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : PFSI
The primary concerns for PFSI are EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 5.35 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while PFSI is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PFSI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.52 — expect wider price swings.
PFSI is growing revenue faster at 511.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PFSI scores higher overall (62/100 vs 51/100) and 511.0% 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 →PennyMac Finl Svcs Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · MORTGAGE FINANCE · USA
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. is engaged in investment management and mortgage banking activities in the United States. The company is headquartered in Westlake Village, California.
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