Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsBRC Group Holdings, Inc. (RILYL)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
RILYL
BRC Group Holdings, Inc.
$17.46
+2.52%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $536.57M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 35815% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $1.05B). RILYL leads profitability with a 50.8% profit margin vs 19.3%. RILYL trades at a lower P/E of 2.8x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
RILYL
Buy50
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
Every $100 of equity generates 486 in profit
Keeps 51 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.2%
Revenue surging 113.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 11633.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 : RILYL
The strongest argument for RILYL centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 50.8% and operating margin at 40.2%. Revenue growth of 113.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : RILYL
The primary concerns for RILYL are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 17.37 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while RILYL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RILYL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
RILYL is growing revenue faster at 113.4% — 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 50/100), 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 · FINANCIAL CONGLOMERATES · USA
B. Riley Financial, Inc. provides collaborative financial services and solutions in North America, Australia and Europe. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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