Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsCognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (CTSH)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$479.33
-0.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.04T
CTSH
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A
$59.79
-0.75%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $28.86B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1660% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $21.11B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 10.6%. CTSH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.02. CTSH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
CTSH
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-134.4%
Fair Value
$210.94
Current Price
$479.33
$268.39 premium
Margin of Safety
+63.1%
Fair Value
$192.25
Current Price
$59.79
$132.46 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 22.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
4.9% revenue growth
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 : CTSH
The strongest argument for CTSH centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.02 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CTSH
The primary concerns for CTSH are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while CTSH is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CTSH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
CTSH is growing revenue faster at 4.9% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CTSH scores higher overall (71/100 vs 54/100). 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%).
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
Cognizant is an American multinational technology company that provides business consulting, information technology and outsourcing services. It is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, United States.
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