Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsPershing Square Inc. (PS)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
PS
Pershing Square Inc.
$37.67
+2.36%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $14.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 49943% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $768.71M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 2.1%. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
PS
Avoid26
out of 100
Grade: F
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 17.9x book value
1.9% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of 1.2% — below average capital efficiency
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 : PS
The strongest argument for PS centers on Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PS
The primary concerns for PS are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Thin 2.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while PS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 26/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" 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 · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Pluralsight, Inc. operates a cloud-based technology skills platform in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Draper, Utah.
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