Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHF)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
BHF
Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
$50.11
-1.44%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.00B
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 5527% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $6.84B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 12.1%. BHF trades at a lower P/E of 4.1x. BHF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
BHF
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 77.8%
Revenue surging 86.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 1521.0% YoY
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
ROE of -1.1% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BHF
The strongest argument for BHF centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 86.7% 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 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bear Case : BHF
The primary concerns for BHF are Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BHF profiles as a growth stock while BRK-B is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BHF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.84 — expect wider price swings.
BHF is growing revenue faster at 86.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BHF scores higher overall (79/100 vs 74/100) and 86.7% revenue growth. 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.
Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - LIFE · USA
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. offers life insurance and annuity products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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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