Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsPrudential Financial, Inc. (PRU)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
PRU
Prudential Financial, Inc.
$104.62
+1.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $37.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 493% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $63.29B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 5.5%. PRU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.18. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
PRU
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
15.3% revenue growth
Generating 1.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
5.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.7%
Earnings declined 14.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : PRU
The strongest argument for PRU centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.18 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PRU
The primary concerns for PRU are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while PRU is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PRU carries more volatility with a beta of 0.85 — expect wider price swings.
PRU is growing revenue faster at 15.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (61/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 19.3% 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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FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - LIFE · USA
Prudential Financial, Inc. is an American company whose subsidiaries provide insurance, investment management, and other financial products and services to both retail and institutional customers throughout the United States and in over 40 other countries.
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