Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsPrincipal Financial Group Inc (PFG)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$765,020.00
+1.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
PFG
Principal Financial Group Inc
$113.92
+0.29%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $24.94B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 2351% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $15.69B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 9.9%. PFG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
PFG
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
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 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.8% earnings growth
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, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : PFG
The strongest argument for PFG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow. 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 EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while PFG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PFG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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 →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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