Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsBoston Scientific Corp (BSX)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$718,250.00
-0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.04T
BSX
Boston Scientific Corp
$69.78
+2.39%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $101.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1750% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $20.07B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 14.4%. BSX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.75. BSX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
BSX
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-134.1%
Fair Value
$316589.98
Current Price
$718250.00
$401660.02 premium
Margin of Safety
+1.2%
Fair Value
$70.62
Current Price
$69.78
$0.84 discount
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
15.9% revenue growth
Generating 1.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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%.
Bull Case : BSX
The strongest argument for BSX centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.75 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : BSX
The primary concerns for BSX are P/E Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while BSX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BSX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
BSX is growing revenue faster at 15.9% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BSX scores higher overall (63/100 vs 53/100) and 15.9% revenue growth. 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.
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 →Boston Scientific Corp
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
Boston Scientific Corporation, doing business as Boston Scientific, is a manufacturer of medical devices used in interventional medical specialties, including interventional radiology, interventional cardiology, peripheral interventions, neuromodulation, neurovascular intervention, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, endoscopy, oncology, urology and gynecology.
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