Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsCelestica Inc. (CLS)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$475.94
+0.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
CLS
Celestica Inc.
$375.55
-2.51%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $44.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 2622% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $13.79B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 7.0%. CLS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. CLS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
CLS
Strong Buy68
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
Every $100 of equity generates 52 in profit
Revenue surging 52.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 147.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
7.0% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 20.6x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : CLS
The strongest argument for CLS centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 52.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : CLS
The primary concerns for CLS are Profit Margin, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 46.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while CLS is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CLS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.48 — expect wider price swings.
CLS is growing revenue faster at 52.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CLS scores higher overall (68/100 vs 62/100) and 52.8% revenue growth. 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 →Celestica Inc.
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Celestica Inc. provides hardware platforms and supply chain solutions in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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