Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsStepstone Group Inc (STEP)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.01T
STEP
Stepstone Group Inc
$51.09
-1.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.39B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 20735% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $1.78B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs -30.7%. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
BRK-A
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
STEP
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
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
Revenue surging 73.0% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -65.1% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 38.5%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : STEP
The strongest argument for STEP centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 73.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : STEP
The primary concerns for STEP are Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while STEP is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
STEP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.31 — expect wider price swings.
STEP is growing revenue faster at 73.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (53/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 18.0% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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 · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Stepstone Group Inc. (STEP) is a premier global private markets investment firm, recognized for its expertise in providing customized investment solutions to institutional investors. Specializing in private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and private debt, the firm leverages a vast network and profound industry insights to identify and access high-quality investment opportunities. Committed to enhancing client portfolios through strategic asset allocation and meticulous due diligence, Stepstone is backed by a team of seasoned professionals and cutting-edge technology, enabling it to adeptly manage the intricacies of private markets and deliver sustainable long-term value.
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