The Boeing Company (BA)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
BA
The Boeing Company
$199.61
+1.62%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $154.36B
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 315% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $89.46B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 2.5%. BA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 6.53. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BA
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-1083.9%
Fair Value
$16.86
Current Price
$199.61
$182.75 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
Revenue surging 57.1% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
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
ROE of 2.9% — below average capital efficiency
2.5% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BA
The strongest argument for BA centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 57.1% 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 : BA
The primary concerns for BA are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 79.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 9.92 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BA profiles as a hypergrowth stock while BRK-B is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.10 — expect wider price swings.
BA is growing revenue faster at 57.1% — 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 51/100), backed by strong 18.0% margins. 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.
The Boeing Company
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
The Boeing Company is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, telecommunications equipment, and missiles worldwide. The company also provides leasing and product support services.
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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