Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsCohen & Steers Inc (CNS)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
CNS
Cohen & Steers Inc
$70.29
+3.84%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 65377% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $567.29M). CNS leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 18.0%. CNS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.69. CNS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
CNS
Buy63
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Strong operational efficiency at 34.4%
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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
Weak financial health signals
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 : CNS
The strongest argument for CNS centers on Operating Margin, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.5% and operating margin at 34.4%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : CNS
The primary concerns for CNS are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while CNS is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CNS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
CNS is growing revenue faster at 8.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CNS scores higher overall (63/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins. Both earn "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 · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Cohen & Steers, Inc. is a publicly owned asset management portfolio company. The company is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London, United Kingdom; Central, Hong Kong; Tokyo, Japan; and Seattle, Washington.
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