Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsStryker Corporation (SYK)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$718,250.00
-0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.04T
SYK
Stryker Corporation
$327.65
-0.26%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $125.72B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1379% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $25.12B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 12.9%. SYK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.60. SYK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
SYK
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-134.1%
Fair Value
$316589.98
Current Price
$718250.00
$401660.02 premium
Margin of Safety
+16.8%
Fair Value
$393.59
Current Price
$327.65
$65.94 discount
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
Earnings expanding 55.9% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 27.2%
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
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 : SYK
The strongest argument for SYK centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 11.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : SYK
The primary concerns for SYK are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while SYK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SYK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
SYK is growing revenue faster at 11.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SYK scores higher overall (65/100 vs 53/100) and 11.4% revenue growth. 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%).
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HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
Stryker Corporation is an American multinational medical technologies corporation based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Stryker's products include implants used in joint replacement and trauma surgeries; surgical equipment and surgical navigation systems; endoscopic and communications systems; patient handling and emergency medical equipment; neurosurgical, neurovascular and spinal devices; as well as other medical device products used in a variety of medical specialties.
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