Ares Management LP (ARES)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
ARES
Ares Management LP
$126.67
-1.54%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $41.07B
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$503.61
+0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 6325% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $5.99B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 10.6%. ARES appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
ARES
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
Trading at 11.4x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARES
The strongest argument for ARES centers on PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.92 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, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bear Case : ARES
The primary concerns for ARES are Price/Book, P/E Ratio, Free Cash Flow. A P/E of 56.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 3.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARES profiles as a value stock while BRK-B is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
ARES carries more volatility with a beta of 1.52 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 57/100), 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.
Ares Management LP
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Ares Management Corporation is an alternative asset manager in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
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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