Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsCanadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$468.49
-1.43%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
CNQ
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd
$50.09
+2.92%
ENERGY · Cap: $101.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 858% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $38.76B). CNQ leads profitability with a 27.9% profit margin vs 18.0%. CNQ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.42. CNQ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
CNQ
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-134.2%
Fair Value
$211.14
Current Price
$468.49
$257.35 premium
Margin of Safety
+76.8%
Fair Value
$175.50
Current Price
$50.09
$125.41 discount
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
Revenue surging 150.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 372.3% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 70.0%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : CNQ
The strongest argument for CNQ centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.9% and operating margin at 19.6%. Revenue growth of 150.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : CNQ
The primary concerns for CNQ are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while CNQ is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CNQ carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
CNQ is growing revenue faster at 150.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CNQ scores higher overall (67/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 27.9% margins and 150.0% 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 →Canadian Natural Resources Ltd
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Canadian Natural Resources Limited acquires, explores, develops, produces, markets and sells crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL). The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
Compare with Other INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?