Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsLendingClub Corp (LC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
LC
LendingClub Corp
$17.07
+3.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 26971% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $1.37B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 12.8%. LC trades at a lower P/E of 11.3x. LC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
LC
Strong Buy68
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 45.2%
Earnings expanding 340.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : LC
The strongest argument for LC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 12.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : LC
The primary concerns for LC are Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while LC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.95 — expect wider price swings.
LC is growing revenue faster at 12.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LC scores higher overall (68/100 vs 51/100) and 12.5% 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%).
Visit Website →LendingClub Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
LendingClub Corporation, is a banking holding company for LendingClub Bank, a National Association that offers a range of financial products and services through a technology-driven platform in the United States. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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