Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsCharles Schwab Corp (SCHW)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.07T
SCHW
Charles Schwab Corp
$92.03
-1.91%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $158.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1413% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $24.80B). SCHW leads profitability with a 38.0% profit margin vs 19.3%. SCHW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.09. SCHW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
SCHW
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
15.8% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 38.6% YoY
Generating 7.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : SCHW
The strongest argument for SCHW centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.0% and operating margin at 49.3%. Revenue growth of 15.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SCHW
The primary concerns for SCHW are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while SCHW is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SCHW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.77 — expect wider price swings.
SCHW is growing revenue faster at 15.8% — sustainability is the question.
SCHW generates stronger free cash flow (7.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SCHW scores higher overall (75/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 38.0% margins and 15.8% 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%).
Visit Website →Charles Schwab Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
The Charles Schwab Corporation is an American multinational financial services company. It offers banking, commercial banking, an electronic trading platform, and wealth management advisory services to both retail and institutional clients.
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