Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsCanadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce (CM)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
CM
Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce
$111.44
+3.45%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $102.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1231% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $27.91B). CM leads profitability with a 33.5% profit margin vs 18.0%. CM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.80. CM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
CM
Strong Buy75
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
Strong operational efficiency at 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.7% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : CM
The strongest argument for CM centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.5% and operating margin at 44.7%. Revenue growth of 16.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : CM
The primary concerns for CM are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 5.55 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while CM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
CM is growing revenue faster at 16.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CM scores higher overall (75/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 33.5% margins and 16.7% 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, a diversified financial institution, offers a variety of financial products and services to personal, commercial, public sector, and institutional clients in Canada, the United States, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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