Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsUSA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$475.27
-0.19%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.04T
USAR
USA Rare Earth, Inc.
$16.64
+0.24%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $3.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 0.0%. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
USAR
Avoid22
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-134.4%
Fair Value
$210.94
Current Price
$475.27
$264.33 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for USAR.
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
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
0.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.0%
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : USAR
USAR has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : USAR
The primary concerns for USAR are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while USAR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
USAR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — expect wider price swings.
USAR is growing revenue faster at 0.0% — 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 22/100), backed by strong 18.0% margins. Both earn "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%).
USA Rare Earth, Inc.
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
USA Rare Earth, Inc. engages in mining, processing, and supplying rare earths and other critical minerals. The company is headquartered in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
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