Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsSLM Corp (SLM)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$710,300.00
-0.22%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
SLM
SLM Corp
$22.69
-1.69%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 22203% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $1.67B). SLM leads profitability with a 44.9% profit margin vs 18.0%. SLM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.58. SLM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
SLM
Strong Buy76
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
Strong operational efficiency at 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 31 in profit
Keeps 45 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 70.1%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
2.5% revenue growth
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : SLM
The strongest argument for SLM centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 44.9% and operating margin at 70.1%. PEG of 0.58 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : SLM
The primary concerns for SLM are Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.39 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while SLM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SLM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
SLM is growing revenue faster at 2.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SLM scores higher overall (76/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 44.9% margins. 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 →SLM Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
SLM Corporation originates and provides private education loan services to students and their families to finance the cost of their education in the United States. The company is headquartered in Newark, Delaware.
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