Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsT. Rowe Price Group Inc (TROW)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
TROW
T. Rowe Price Group Inc
$102.88
+2.40%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $21.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 4978% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $7.31B). TROW leads profitability with a 28.5% profit margin vs 18.0%. BRK-A appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 9.68. TROW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
TROW
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 32.2%
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
3.6% 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 : TROW
The strongest argument for TROW centers on P/E Ratio, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.5% and operating margin at 32.2%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : TROW
The primary concerns for TROW are EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while TROW is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TROW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.52 — expect wider price swings.
TROW is growing revenue faster at 6.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TROW scores higher overall (64/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 28.5% margins. 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 →T. Rowe Price Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. is an American publicly owned global investment management firm that offers funds, advisory services, account management, and retirement plans and services for individuals, institutions, and financial intermediaries.
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