Aegon NV ADR (AEG)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
AEG
Aegon NV ADR
$7.07
+1.58%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $10.54B
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$479.33
-0.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.04T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 9753% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $3.77B). AEG leads profitability with a 26.0% profit margin vs 18.0%. BRK-B appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 10.06. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
AEG
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-27.9%
Fair Value
$6.12
Current Price
$7.07
$0.95 premium
Margin of Safety
-134.4%
Fair Value
$210.94
Current Price
$479.33
$268.39 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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
3.5% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 46.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AEG
The strongest argument for AEG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.0% and operating margin at -25.3%.
Bull 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%.
Bear Case : AEG
The primary concerns for AEG are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AEG profiles as a value stock while BRK-B is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
AEG is growing revenue faster at 3.5% — 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 47/100), 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.
Aegon NV ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Aegon NV offers a range of financial services in the Americas, Europe and Asia. The company is headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands.
Visit Website →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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