Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsProcter & Gamble Company (PG)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,386.81
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
PG
Procter & Gamble Company
$146.42
+0.25%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $340.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 333% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $86.72B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 19.2%. PG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.15. PG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
PG
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BRK-A.
Margin of Safety
-36.0%
Fair Value
$107.43
Current Price
$146.42
$38.99 premium
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 31 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Strong operational efficiency at 23.1%
Generating 3.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : PG
The strongest argument for PG centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.2% and operating margin at 23.1%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PG
The primary concerns for PG are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while PG is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
PG is growing revenue faster at 7.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PG scores higher overall (61/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 19.2% margins. 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%).
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CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is an American multinational consumer goods corporation headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble. It specializes in a wide range of personal health, consumer health, personal care, and hygiene products; these products are organized into several segments including Beauty; Grooming; Health Care; Fabric & Home Care; and Baby, Feminine, & Family Care. Before the sale of Pringles to Kellogg's, its product portfolio also included food, snacks, and beverages.
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