Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsGoosehead Insurance Inc (GSHD)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,386.81
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
GSHD
Goosehead Insurance Inc
$40.86
-2.99%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.50B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 98120% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $382.20M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 8.0%. BRK-A trades at a lower P/E of 14.2x. GSHD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
GSHD
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
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
Every $100 of equity generates 176 in profit
Earnings expanding 111.9% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 23.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
8.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : GSHD
The strongest argument for GSHD centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 23.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : GSHD
The primary concerns for GSHD are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while GSHD is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GSHD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.62 — expect wider price swings.
GSHD is growing revenue faster at 23.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (59/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. Both earn "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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE BROKERS · USA
Goosehead Insurance, Inc. is a portfolio company of Goosehead Financial, LLC providing personal lines insurance agency services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Westlake, Texas.
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