Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsPiper Sandler Companies (PIPR)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
PIPR
Piper Sandler Companies
$86.38
-1.73%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 19456% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $1.90B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 14.8%. PIPR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.26. PIPR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
PIPR
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Revenue surging 37.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 65.1% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Strong operational efficiency at 29.8%
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
No major concerns identified
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : PIPR
The strongest argument for PIPR centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 37.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.26 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : PIPR
No major red flags identified for PIPR, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while PIPR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PIPR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.48 — expect wider price swings.
PIPR is growing revenue faster at 37.6% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PIPR scores higher overall (74/100 vs 51/100) and 37.6% 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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FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Piper Sandler Companies is an investment bank and institutional securities firm serving corporations, private equity groups, public entities, non-profit entities, and institutional investors in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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