Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsSpotify Technology SA (SPOT)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,386.81
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
SPOT
Spotify Technology SA
$417.83
-2.25%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $87.44B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 2042% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $17.53B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 15.4%. SPOT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.83. SPOT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
SPOT
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BRK-A.
Margin of Safety
-44.3%
Fair Value
$337.63
Current Price
$417.83
$80.20 premium
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
Every $100 of equity generates 38 in profit
Earnings expanding 222.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 8.8x 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 : SPOT
The strongest argument for SPOT centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.4% and operating margin at 15.8%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SPOT
The primary concerns for SPOT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while SPOT is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
SPOT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.55 — expect wider price swings.
SPOT is growing revenue faster at 8.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SPOT scores higher overall (64/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 15.4% 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%).
Visit Website →Spotify Technology SA
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Spotify Technology SA, provides audio streaming services worldwide. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
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