Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsBlackstone Group Inc (BX)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$780,085.97
-0.75%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.11T
BX
Blackstone Group Inc
$137.13
+2.76%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $167.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 2325% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $15.48B). BX leads profitability with a 22.7% profit margin vs 19.3%. BX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.51. BX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
BX
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 39 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 54.4%
Earnings expanding 57.3% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 28.6% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 12.2x book value
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : BX
The strongest argument for BX centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.7% and operating margin at 54.4%. Revenue growth of 28.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : BX
The primary concerns for BX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 1.56 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while BX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.55 — expect wider price swings.
BX is growing revenue faster at 28.6% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
BX scores higher overall (73/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 22.7% margins and 28.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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 →Blackstone Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Blackstone Group Inc. is an alternative asset management company specializing in real estate, private equity, hedge fund solutions, credit, secondary funds of funds, public debt and equity strategies and multiple asset classes. The company is headquartered in New York, New York with additional offices across Asia, Europe and North America.
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