Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsWaFd, Inc. (WAFD)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.07T
WAFD
WaFd, Inc.
$36.80
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 49899% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $750.81M). WAFD leads profitability with a 33.6% profit margin vs 19.3%. WAFD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.85. WAFD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
WAFD
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.8%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 26.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : WAFD
The strongest argument for WAFD centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.6% and operating margin at 45.8%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WAFD
The primary concerns for WAFD are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while WAFD is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
WAFD carries more volatility with a beta of 0.84 — expect wider price swings.
WAFD is growing revenue faster at 9.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WAFD scores higher overall (71/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 33.6% margins. Both earn "Strong 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 →WaFd, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Washington Federal, Inc. is the banking holding company for Washington Federal Bank, a National Association that provides loans, deposits, insurance, and other banking services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
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