AMTD IDEA Group (AMTD)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
AMTD
AMTD IDEA Group
$1.04
+0.60%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $82.94M
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 311242% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $119.30M). AMTD leads profitability with a 45.0% profit margin vs 18.0%. AMTD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
AMTD
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 45 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 66.7%
Revenue surging 175.9% year-over-year
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.1% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 73.8%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMTD
The strongest argument for AMTD centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 45.0% and operating margin at 66.7%. Revenue growth of 175.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : AMTD
The primary concerns for AMTD are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMTD profiles as a growth stock while BRK-B is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
AMTD is growing revenue faster at 175.9% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AMTD scores higher overall (62/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 45.0% margins and 175.9% 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.
AMTD IDEA Group
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation provides securities brokerage and technology-related financial services to retail investors and traders and Registered Independent Investment Advisers (RIAs) in the United States. The company is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
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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