Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsCanadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$728,500.00
+1.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
CNQ
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd
$46.92
+3.83%
ENERGY · Cap: $92.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 868% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $38.76B). CNQ leads profitability with a 27.9% profit margin vs 19.3%. CNQ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.42. CNQ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
CNQ
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BRK-A.
Margin of Safety
+55.1%
Fair Value
$90.53
Current Price
$46.92
$43.61 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 371.8% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.5% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : CNQ
The strongest argument for CNQ centers on P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.9% and operating margin at 19.6%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : CNQ
The primary concerns for CNQ are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CNQ carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CNQ scores higher overall (67/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 27.9% margins. 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 →Canadian Natural Resources Ltd
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Canadian Natural Resources Limited acquires, explores, develops, produces, markets and sells crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL). The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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