Brookfield Corp (BN)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
BN
Brookfield Corp
$47.08
+1.23%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $104.05B
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$475.94
+0.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 383% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $77.66B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 1.7%. BN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.27. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BN
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 80.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.2%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
3.5% revenue growth
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
1.7% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BN
The strongest argument for BN centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Price/Book. PEG of 1.27 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, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bear Case : BN
The primary concerns for BN are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 94.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.85 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (62/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 19.3% 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.
Brookfield Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Brookfield Corporation is an alternative asset manager and REIT/Real Estate Investment Manager firm focuses on real estate, renewable power, infrastructure and venture capital and private equity assets. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with additional offices across Northern America; South America; Europe; Middle East 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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