Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsPiper Sandler Companies (PIPR)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$755,649.06
+0.46%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
PIPR
Piper Sandler Companies
$72.74
-1.53%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 18086% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $2.12B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 14.5%. PIPR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.26. PIPR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
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 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 61.0% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 21.6%
Revenue surging 24.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
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 : PIPR
The strongest argument for PIPR centers on EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 24.9% 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 PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PIPR
The primary concerns for PIPR are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while PIPR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PIPR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
PIPR is growing revenue faster at 24.9% — 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 74/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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%).
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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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