Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsXp Inc (XP)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$492.81
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.07T
XP
Xp Inc
$15.99
-1.92%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1965% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $18.18B). XP leads profitability with a 28.8% profit margin vs 19.3%. XP trades at a lower P/E of 7.8x. XP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
XP
Strong Buy70
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.9%
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
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 : XP
The strongest argument for XP centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.8% and operating margin at 29.9%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : XP
The primary concerns for XP are Piotroski F-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.67 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while XP is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
XP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
XP is growing revenue faster at 9.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
XP scores higher overall (70/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 28.8% margins. Both earn "Strong 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 · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
XP Inc. offers financial products and services in Brazil. The company is headquartered in So Paulo, Brazil.
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