AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (AB)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
AB
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P.
$39.48
-1.05%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.63B
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$710,300.00
-0.22%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 111527% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $332.76M). AB leads profitability with a 90.1% profit margin vs 18.0%. AB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.71. AB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
AB
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 90 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 100.0%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 40.3%
Earnings declined 3.5%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AB
The strongest argument for AB centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 90.1% and operating margin at 100.0%. PEG of 0.71 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bear Case : AB
The primary concerns for AB are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.84 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at -0.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
AB scores higher overall (55/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 90.1% 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.
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
AllianceBernstein Holding LP is a publicly owned investment manager. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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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