Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsOpen Lending Corp (LPRO)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
LPRO
Open Lending Corp
$3.14
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $371.53M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 430608% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $89.31M). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs -6.0%. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
LPRO
Avoid21
out of 100
Grade: F
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
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 16.0%
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 : LPRO
LPRO has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : LPRO
The primary concerns for LPRO are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while LPRO is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPRO carries more volatility with a beta of 2.20 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — 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 21/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" 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 →Open Lending Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Open Lending Corporation provides loan enablement and risk analysis solutions to credit unions, regional banks, and captive OEM finance companies in the United States. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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