Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsOrix Corp Ads (IX)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
IX
Orix Corp Ads
$33.61
+3.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $35.84B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Orix Corp Ads generates 742% more annual revenue ($3.13T vs $371.44B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 15.0%. IX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.72. IX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
IX
Strong Buy70
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 36.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : IX
The strongest argument for IX centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 12.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : IX
The primary concerns for IX are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while IX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
IX is growing revenue faster at 12.5% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
IX scores higher overall (70/100 vs 54/100) and 12.5% 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%).
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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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