Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsPrudential PLC ADR (PUK)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
PUK
Prudential PLC ADR
$25.49
-2.37%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $31.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 2502% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $14.43B). PUK leads profitability with a 27.6% profit margin vs 19.3%. PUK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.27. PUK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
PUK
Strong Buy73
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
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
Every $100 of equity generates 34 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.5%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
18.8% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : PUK
The strongest argument for PUK centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.6% and operating margin at 45.5%. Revenue growth of 18.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PUK
The primary concerns for PUK are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while PUK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PUK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
PUK is growing revenue faster at 18.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PUK scores higher overall (73/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 27.6% margins and 18.8% 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 · INSURANCE - LIFE · USA
Prudential plc offers life and health insurance, retirement and asset management solutions to people in Asia, the United States and Africa. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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