Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsPrincipal Financial Group Inc (PFG)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$856,612.00
-0.01%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.16T
PFG
Principal Financial Group Inc
$110.91
-1.69%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $23.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 2213% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $16.63B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 11.9%. PFG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. PFG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
PFG
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 206.3% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 25.4% year-over-year
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : PFG
The strongest argument for PFG centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 25.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PFG
The primary concerns for PFG are Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while PFG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PFG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
PFG is growing revenue faster at 25.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PFG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 74/100) and 25.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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 →Principal Financial Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Principal Financial Group is an American global financial investment management and insurance company headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa.
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