Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsRush Enterprises A Inc (RUSHA)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,386.81
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
RUSHA
Rush Enterprises A Inc
$72.31
+1.42%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $5.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 5065% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $7.27B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 3.6%. RUSHA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.16. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
RUSHA
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BRK-A.
Margin of Safety
+55.8%
Fair Value
$164.81
Current Price
$72.31
$92.50 discount
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
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.6% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.9%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 9.0%
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 : RUSHA
The strongest argument for RUSHA centers on Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : RUSHA
The primary concerns for RUSHA are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio. Thin 3.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RUSHA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (59/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. RUSHA offers better value entry with a 55.8% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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 →Rush Enterprises A Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS · USA
Rush Enterprises, Inc. is an integrated retailer of commercial vehicles and related services in the United States. The company is headquartered in New Braunfels, Texas.
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