BP PLC ADR (BP)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
BP
BP PLC ADR
$44.79
+2.80%
ENERGY · Cap: $114.71B
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$718,250.00
-0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.04T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 98% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $187.64B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 0.0%. BP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.18. BP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BP
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
BRK-A
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-4001.1%
Fair Value
$0.94
Current Price
$44.79
$43.85 premium
Margin of Safety
-134.1%
Fair Value
$316589.98
Current Price
$718250.00
$401660.02 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
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
Trading at 13.0x book value
3.6% revenue growth
ROE of 1.7% — below average capital efficiency
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BP
The strongest argument for BP centers on PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 0.18 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bear Case : BP
The primary concerns for BP are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. A P/E of 2239.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BP profiles as a value stock while BRK-A is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
BP is growing revenue faster at 3.6% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BP scores higher overall (54/100 vs 53/100). 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.
BP PLC ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
BP plc participates in the energy business globally. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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%).
Visit Website →Compare with Other OIL & GAS INTEGRATED Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?