Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsCPI Card Group Inc (PMTS)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
PMTS
CPI Card Group Inc
$16.94
-6.72%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $194.14M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 68239% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $543.53M). BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 2.8%. PMTS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.57. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
PMTS
Buy52
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
Strong operational efficiency at 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 22.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
2.8% margin — thin
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 : PMTS
The strongest argument for PMTS centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 22.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.57 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, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : PMTS
The primary concerns for PMTS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 2.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while PMTS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PMTS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
PMTS is growing revenue faster at 22.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (54/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 18.0% 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%).
Visit Website →CPI Card Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
CPI Card Group Inc. is dedicated to the design, production, data personalization, packaging and fulfillment of financial payment cards. The company is headquartered in Littleton, Colorado.
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