Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsPRA Group Inc (PRAA)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
PRAA
PRA Group Inc
$18.93
+0.85%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $716.07M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 28797% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $1.33B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs -19.9%. PRAA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.88. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
PRAA
Strong Buy66
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 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 41.2%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 29.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 40.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -25.4% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : PRAA
The strongest argument for PRAA centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 29.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PRAA
The primary concerns for PRAA are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while PRAA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PRAA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
PRAA is growing revenue faster at 29.4% — 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 66/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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 →PRA Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
PRA Group, Inc., a service company, is engaged in the purchase, collection and management of delinquent loan portfolios in the Americas, Australia and Europe. The company is headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia.
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