Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsPrimerica Inc (PRI)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
PRI
Primerica Inc
$279.77
-0.37%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $8.86B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 10989% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $3.35B). PRI leads profitability with a 22.4% profit margin vs 18.0%. PRI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.07. PRI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
PRI
Strong Buy75
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
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 30.8%
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 23.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : PRI
The strongest argument for PRI centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.4% and operating margin at 30.8%. PEG of 1.07 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 : PRI
The primary concerns for PRI are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while PRI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
PRI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
PRI is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PRI scores higher overall (75/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 22.4% 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 →Primerica Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - LIFE · USA
Primerica, Inc., offers financial products to middle-income households in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.
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