Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsSprott Inc. (SII)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.07T
SII
Sprott Inc.
$118.08
-5.42%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 97488% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $384.67M). SII leads profitability with a 22.0% profit margin vs 19.3%. BRK-A trades at a lower P/E of 14.7x. SII earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
SII
Strong Buy67
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
Revenue surging 229.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 145.7% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 29.4%
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 8.0x book value
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 : SII
The strongest argument for SII centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.0% and operating margin at 29.4%. Revenue growth of 229.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SII
The primary concerns for SII are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while SII is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SII carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
SII is growing revenue faster at 229.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SII scores higher overall (67/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 22.0% margins and 229.7% 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 →Sprott Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Sprott Inc. is a publicly owned asset management portfolio company. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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