Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsGenworth Financial Inc (GNW)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$475.94
+0.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
GNW
Genworth Financial Inc
$9.13
-0.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 5042% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $7.30B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 3.0%. GNW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.31. GNW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
GNW
Buy64
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 45.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.1% revenue growth
ROE of 3.6% — below average capital efficiency
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.4%
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 : GNW
The strongest argument for GNW centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.31 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 : GNW
The primary concerns for GNW are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GNW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.00 — 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.
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Bottom Line
GNW scores higher overall (64/100 vs 62/100). 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 · INSURANCE - LIFE · USA
Genworth Financial, Inc. offers insurance products in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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