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Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsPowell Max Limited Class A Ordinary Shares (PMAX)

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Smart Verdict

WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison

Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 807260% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $47.65M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs -49.3%. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).

BRK-A

Strong Buy

74

out of 100

Grade: B

Growth: 7.3Profit: 7.5Value: 5.0Quality: 8.5
Piotroski: 4/9Altman Z: 2.59

PMAX

Hold

49

out of 100

Grade: D+

Growth: 6.0Profit: 4.0Value: 5.0Quality: 6.0
Piotroski: 5/9Altman Z: -1.33

Key Strengths & Concerns

Side-by-side fundamental analysis

Key Strengths

BRK-A6 strengths · Avg: 9.7/10
Market CapQuality
$1.09T10/10

Mega-cap, among the largest globally

Price/BookValuation
1.5x10/10

Reasonable price relative to book value

Operating MarginProfitability
32.6%10/10

Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%

EPS GrowthGrowth
107.8%10/10

Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY

Profit MarginProfitability
22.3%9/10

Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit

Debt/EquityHealth
0.179/10

Conservative balance sheet, low leverage

PMAX4 strengths · Avg: 9.8/10
Price/BookValuation
0.1x10/10

Reasonable price relative to book value

Operating MarginProfitability
34.3%10/10

Strong operational efficiency at 34.3%

Revenue GrowthGrowth
72.7%10/10

Revenue surging 72.7% year-over-year

Debt/EquityHealth
0.199/10

Conservative balance sheet, low leverage

Areas to Watch

BRK-A1 concerns · Avg: 2.0/10
PEG RatioValuation
9.682/10

Expensive relative to growth rate

PMAX4 concerns · Avg: 2.3/10
Market CapQuality
$1.58M3/10

Smaller company, higher risk/reward

Return on EquityProfitability
-167.3%2/10

ROE of -167.3% — below average capital efficiency

EPS GrowthGrowth
-78.7%2/10

Earnings declined 78.7%

Altman Z-ScoreHealth
-1.332/10

Distress zone — elevated risk

Comparative Analysis Report

WallStSmart Research

Bull 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 : PMAX

The strongest argument for PMAX centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 72.7% demonstrates continued momentum.

Bear Case : BRK-A

The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.

Bear Case : PMAX

The primary concerns for PMAX are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while PMAX is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.

PMAX carries more volatility with a beta of 2.15 — expect wider price swings.

PMAX is growing revenue faster at 72.7% — 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 49/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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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Powell Max Limited Class A Ordinary Shares

FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA

Powell Max Limited Class A Ordinary Shares (PMAX) is an innovative technology firm focused on providing sustainable solutions that meet the needs of a rapidly changing market landscape. Supported by a seasoned management team and a strong financial position, PMAX is well-equipped to capitalize on emerging trends while effectively managing competitive challenges. The company’s dedication to innovation and operational excellence strengthens its diverse product portfolio and reinforces a customer-centric approach, generating lasting value. With strategic initiatives in place, PMAX is poised for a robust growth trajectory, making it an attractive investment opportunity for institutional stakeholders.

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