Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsDiamond Hill Investment Group Inc (DHIL)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$475.94
+0.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
DHIL
Diamond Hill Investment Group Inc
$174.99
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $473.41M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 255100% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $147.10M). DHIL leads profitability with a 33.2% profit margin vs 19.3%. DHIL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.55. DHIL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
DHIL
Strong Buy72
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 6.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : DHIL
The strongest argument for DHIL centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.2% and operating margin at 24.8%. PEG of 0.55 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 : DHIL
The primary concerns for DHIL are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while DHIL is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
DHIL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DHIL scores higher overall (72/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 33.2% margins. 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 · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc., provides fund management and investment advisory services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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