Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsAxa Equitable Holdings Inc (EQH)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$763,167.00
-0.63%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.05T
EQH
Axa Equitable Holdings Inc
$48.35
-2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $13.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 3215% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $11.32B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs -7.3%. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
EQH
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D
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
Earnings expanding 1244.0% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 22.4%
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -301.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 7.6%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : EQH
The strongest argument for EQH centers on EPS Growth, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : EQH
The primary concerns for EQH are Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 25.37 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while EQH is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
EQH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — 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.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (61/100 vs 45/100), backed by strong 19.3% 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 →Axa Equitable Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Equitable Holdings, Inc. is a globally diversified financial services company. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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