Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsEZCORP Inc (EZPW)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
EZPW
EZCORP Inc
$32.78
+1.55%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 27700% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $1.34B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 9.2%. EZPW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.28. EZPW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
EZPW
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
Strong operational efficiency at 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
19.3% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 38.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : EZPW
The strongest argument for EZPW centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 19.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.28 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : EZPW
The primary concerns for EZPW are Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while EZPW is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
EZPW is growing revenue faster at 19.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EZPW scores higher overall (72/100 vs 54/100) and 19.3% 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 →EZCORP Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
EZCORP, Inc. offers pawn loans in the United States and Latin America. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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