Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsConocoPhillips (COP)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$718,250.00
-0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.04T
COP
ConocoPhillips
$128.93
-0.32%
ENERGY · Cap: $157.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 516% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $60.28B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 13.3%. COP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.22. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
BRK-A
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
COP
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
-157.1%
Fair Value
$43.25
Current Price
$128.93
$85.68 premium
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 6.8%
Earnings declined 39.0%
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 : COP
The strongest argument for COP centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : COP
The primary concerns for COP are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at -0.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (53/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 18.0% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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 →ConocoPhillips
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
ConocoPhillips is an American multinational corporation engaged in hydrocarbon exploration. It is based in the Energy Corridor district of Houston, Texas.
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