Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsOmnicom Group Inc (OMC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,386.81
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
OMC
Omnicom Group Inc
$77.06
+0.18%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $21.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1794% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $19.82B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 0.3%. BRK-A appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 9.95. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
OMC
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BRK-A.
Margin of Safety
+23.7%
Fair Value
$90.88
Current Price
$77.06
$13.82 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
Revenue surging 69.2% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 2.0% — below average capital efficiency
0.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : OMC
The strongest argument for OMC centers on Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 69.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : OMC
The primary concerns for OMC are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 0.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while OMC is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
OMC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.68 — expect wider price swings.
OMC is growing revenue faster at 69.2% — 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 51/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. OMC offers better value entry with a 23.7% margin of safety. 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%).
Visit Website →Omnicom Group Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ADVERTISING AGENCIES · USA
Omnicom Group Inc. is an American global media, marketing and corporate communications holding company, headquartered in New York City.
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