Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsPDD Holdings Inc. (PDD)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,386.81
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
PDD
PDD Holdings Inc.
$98.78
-2.69%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $145.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PDD Holdings Inc. generates 15% more annual revenue ($431.85B vs $375.39B). PDD leads profitability with a 22.7% profit margin vs 19.3%. PDD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.70. PDD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
PDD
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BRK-A.
Margin of Safety
+78.0%
Fair Value
$485.14
Current Price
$98.78
$386.36 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 24.1B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 16.4%
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 : PDD
The strongest argument for PDD centers on P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.7% and operating margin at 21.1%. Revenue growth of 12.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PDD
The primary concerns for PDD are Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while PDD is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
PDD is growing revenue faster at 12.0% — sustainability is the question.
PDD generates stronger free cash flow (24.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PDD scores higher overall (75/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 22.7% margins and 12.0% 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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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · China
Pinduoduo Inc., operates an electronic commerce platform in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
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