Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsEZCORP Inc (EZPW)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
EZPW
EZCORP Inc
$32.47
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.03B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 24179% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $1.58B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 10.0%. EZPW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.28. EZPW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
EZPW
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
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 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 34.7% year-over-year
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 41.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
No major concerns identified
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 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : EZPW
The strongest argument for EZPW centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 34.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.28 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : EZPW
No major red flags identified for EZPW, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while EZPW is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
EZPW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.64 — expect wider price swings.
EZPW is growing revenue faster at 34.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EZPW scores higher overall (76/100 vs 74/100) and 34.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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 →EZCORP Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
EZCORP, Inc. offers pawn loans in the United States and Latin America. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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