Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsRoot Inc (ROOT)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.07T
ROOT
Root Inc
$53.54
+1.71%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $868.86M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 23945% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $1.56B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 3.5%. BRK-B trades at a lower P/E of 14.8x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
ROOT
Buy57
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
Earnings expanding 95.3% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
3.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : ROOT
The strongest argument for ROOT centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 12.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : ROOT
The primary concerns for ROOT are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 3.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ROOT carries more volatility with a beta of 2.86 — expect wider price swings.
ROOT is growing revenue faster at 12.6% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (62/100 vs 57/100), 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 · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Root, Inc. offers insurance products and services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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