Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsValue Line Inc (VALU)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
VALU
Value Line Inc
$34.54
-2.01%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $324.24M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1098034% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $33.83M). VALU leads profitability with a 65.0% profit margin vs 18.0%. VALU trades at a lower P/E of 14.8x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
VALU
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
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
Keeps 65 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Revenue declined 7.7%
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 : VALU
The strongest argument for VALU centers on Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 65.0% and operating margin at 12.1%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : VALU
The primary concerns for VALU are Market Cap, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VALU carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at -0.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (54/100 vs 42/100), backed by strong 18.0% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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 · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
Value Line, Inc. produces and sells investment periodicals and related publications primarily in the United States. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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