Aon PLC (AON)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
AON
Aon PLC
$302.69
-1.65%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $64.21B
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 2089% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $17.58B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 22.3%. AON appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.32. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
AON
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 41 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 23.5%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.2% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Earnings declined 3.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AON
The strongest argument for AON centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 23.5%.
Bull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bear Case : AON
The primary concerns for AON are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.64 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AON profiles as a value stock while BRK-A is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
AON carries more volatility with a beta of 0.66 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 22.3% 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.
Aon PLC
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE BROKERS · USA
Aon plc is a multinational professional services firm that sells a range of financial risk-mitigation products, including insurance, pension administration, and health-insurance plans.
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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