Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsGreat Elm Group Inc (GEG)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$514.90
+0.89%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
GEG
Great Elm Group Inc
$2.20
-0.90%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $65.12M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1384862% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $27.78M). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs -127.6%. GEG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.77. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
GEG
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
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 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 88.3% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -57.6% — below average capital efficiency
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 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : GEG
The strongest argument for GEG centers on Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 88.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.77 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.
Bear Case : GEG
The primary concerns for GEG are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.58 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while GEG is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
GEG is growing revenue faster at 88.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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 →Great Elm Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Great Elm Group, Inc. operates in durable medical equipment, investment management, and real estate businesses. The company is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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