Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsWorld Acceptance Corporation (WRLD)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
WRLD
World Acceptance Corporation
$190.75
+0.39%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $888.52M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 64966% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $591.22M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 6.6%. WRLD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.70. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
WRLD
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 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 343.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.8% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.6% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
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 : WRLD
The strongest argument for WRLD centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.70 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WRLD
The primary concerns for WRLD are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 1.79 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while WRLD is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
WRLD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
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.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 22.3% 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 →World Acceptance Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
World Acceptance Corporation is engaged in the small loan consumer finance business. The company is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
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