Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsUBS Group AG (UBS)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$834,640.73
+2.33%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.16T
UBS
UBS Group AG
$48.48
+1.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $144.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 619% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $53.52B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 18.2%. UBS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.66. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
UBS
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 27.1%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : UBS
The strongest argument for UBS centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.2% and operating margin at 27.1%. PEG of 0.66 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : UBS
The primary concerns for UBS are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.21 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
UBS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.85 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 71/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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 →UBS Group AG
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
UBS Group AG, provides advice and financial solutions to private, institutional and corporate clients worldwide. The company is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
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