Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsToronto Dominion Bank (TD)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$763,600.01
-0.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
TD
Toronto Dominion Bank
$122.33
+0.43%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $198.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 532% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $60.82B). TD leads profitability with a 26.6% profit margin vs 22.3%. TD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.01. TD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
TD
Strong Buy77
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 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 38.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 45.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : TD
The strongest argument for TD centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.6% and operating margin at 38.0%. Revenue growth of 11.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TD
The primary concerns for TD are Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.35 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TD carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
TD is growing revenue faster at 11.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TD scores higher overall (77/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 26.6% margins and 11.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Toronto-Dominion Bank offers a variety of personal and commercial banking products and services in Canada and the United States. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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