Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsOrix Corp Ads (IX)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$755,649.06
+0.46%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
IX
Orix Corp Ads
$39.53
-0.35%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $40.87B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Orix Corp Ads generates 800% more annual revenue ($3.46T vs $384.69B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 17.9%. IX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.72. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
IX
Strong Buy72
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 170.6% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 21.5%
17.4% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : IX
The strongest argument for IX centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.9% and operating margin at 21.5%. Revenue growth of 17.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : IX
The primary concerns for IX are Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while IX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
IX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.71 — expect wider price swings.
IX is growing revenue faster at 17.4% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 72/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL CONGLOMERATES · USA
ORIX Corporation offers diversified financial services in Japan, America, Asia, Europe, Australasia, the Middle East, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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