Bank of America Corp (BAC)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
BAC
Bank of America Corp
$50.87
+0.34%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $358.24B
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$541.34
-0.30%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.14T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 235% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $114.87B). BAC leads profitability with a 28.1% profit margin vs 22.3%. BAC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BAC
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 31.3%
Generating 29.0B in free cash flow
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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
Elevated debt levels
Earnings declined 14.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BAC
The strongest argument for BAC centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.1% and operating margin at 31.3%. PEG of 0.85 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 : BAC
The primary concerns for BAC are Debt/Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BAC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BAC generates stronger free cash flow (29.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 72/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Bank of America Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
The Bank of America Corporation is an American multinational investment bank and financial services holding company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in San Francisco, Bank of America was formed through NationsBank's acquisition of BankAmerica in 1998. It is the second largest banking institution in the United States, after JPMorgan Chase, and the eighth largest bank in the world. Bank of America is one of the Big Four banking institutions of the United States. It services approximately 10 percent of all American bank deposits, in direct competition with JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Wells Fargo. Its primary financial services revolve around commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking.
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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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