Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsMeta Platforms Inc. (META)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,386.81
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
META
Meta Platforms Inc.
$609.63
-1.16%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $1.57T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 75% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $214.96B). META leads profitability with a 32.8% profit margin vs 19.3%. META appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.93. META earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 83/100 (A-).
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
META
Exceptional Buy83
out of 100
Grade: A-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BRK-A.
Margin of Safety
+33.9%
Fair Value
$933.07
Current Price
$609.63
$323.44 discount
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.6%
Revenue surging 33.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 62.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : META
The strongest argument for META centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.8% and operating margin at 40.6%. Revenue growth of 33.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : META
The primary concerns for META are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while META is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
META carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
META is growing revenue faster at 33.1% — sustainability is the question.
META generates stronger free cash flow (13.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
META scores higher overall (83/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 32.8% margins and 33.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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 →Meta Platforms Inc.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Meta Platforms, Inc. develops products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, PCs, virtual reality headsets, wearables and home devices around the world. The company is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
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