Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsKeyCorp (KEY)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,386.81
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
KEY
KeyCorp
$21.60
-0.41%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $23.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 5113% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $7.20B). KEY leads profitability with a 27.0% profit margin vs 19.3%. KEY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.11. KEY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
KEY
Strong Buy75
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 35.8%
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 30.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : KEY
The strongest argument for KEY centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.0% and operating margin at 35.8%. Revenue growth of 11.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : KEY
The primary concerns for KEY are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while KEY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
KEY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
KEY is growing revenue faster at 11.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KEY scores higher overall (75/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 27.0% margins and 11.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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 · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
KeyBank, the primary subsidiary of KeyCorp, is a regional bank headquartered in Cleveland.
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