AbbVie Inc (ABBV)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
ABBV
AbbVie Inc
$201.55
-0.57%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $358.55B
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$475.94
+0.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 498% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $62.82B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 5.8%. ABBV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.57. ABBV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
ABBV
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-20.5%
Fair Value
$168.19
Current Price
$201.55
$33.36 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BRK-B.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 62 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.6%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 4.9B in free cash flow
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
Areas to Watch
5.8% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 45.8%
Distress zone — elevated risk
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ABBV
The strongest argument for ABBV centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 12.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.57 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull 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%.
Bear Case : ABBV
The primary concerns for ABBV are Profit Margin, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. A P/E of 98.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
ABBV is growing revenue faster at 12.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ABBV scores higher overall (63/100 vs 62/100) and 12.4% revenue growth. 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.
AbbVie Inc
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
AbbVie is an American publicly traded biopharmaceutical company founded in 2013. It originated as a spin-off of Abbott Laboratories.
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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