Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsOrix Corp Ads (IX)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
IX
Orix Corp Ads
$37.88
-4.73%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $41.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Orix Corp Ads generates 787% more annual revenue ($3.33T vs $375.39B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 13.4%. IX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.72. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
IX
Buy60
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.4T in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 28.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 25.7%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : IX
The strongest argument for IX centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 28.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : IX
The primary concerns for IX are Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while IX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
IX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.73 — expect wider price swings.
IX is growing revenue faster at 28.0% — sustainability is the question.
IX generates stronger free cash flow (1.4T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (62/100 vs 60/100), 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 · FINANCIAL CONGLOMERATES · USA
ORIX Corporation offers diversified financial services in Japan, America, Asia, Europe, Australasia, the Middle East, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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