Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsSprott Focus Trust (FUND)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$469.83
+0.93%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
FUND
Sprott Focus Trust
$10.20
+0.20%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $299.26M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 4488326% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $8.36M). FUND leads profitability with a 646.0% profit margin vs 19.3%. FUND trades at a lower P/E of 5.5x. FUND earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
FUND
Buy62
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
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 646 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 58.7%
Earnings expanding 764.0% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.8% revenue growth
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, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : FUND
The strongest argument for FUND centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 646.0% and operating margin at 58.7%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FUND
The primary concerns for FUND are Revenue Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FUND carries more volatility with a beta of 0.89 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (62/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 19.3% 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
Sprott Focus Trust (FUND) is a prominent closed-end fund under the management of Sprott Asset Management, focusing on investments in the precious metals and natural resources sectors. With a rigorous investment strategy that emphasizes both capital appreciation and income generation, the fund targets high-quality equities within the metals and mining industries. By utilizing comprehensive fundamental research and insights into macroeconomic trends, Sprott Focus Trust provides institutional investors a strategic avenue to diversify their portfolios while capitalizing on the growth potential inherent in the commodities market.
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