Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsTurning Point Brands Inc (TPB)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$475.94
+0.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
TPB
Turning Point Brands Inc
$93.42
+3.55%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 77960% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $480.90M). BRK-B leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 11.5%. TPB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.05. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
TPB
Buy59
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
16.8% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Earnings declined 24.1%
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 : TPB
The strongest argument for TPB centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.05 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TPB
The primary concerns for TPB are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while TPB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TPB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
TPB is growing revenue faster at 16.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (62/100 vs 59/100), 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%).
Visit Website →Turning Point Brands Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · USA
Turning Point Brands, Inc. manufactures, markets and distributes branded consumer products. The company is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
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