Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsTeradyne Inc (TER)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,386.81
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
TER
Teradyne Inc
$359.77
+1.60%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $55.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 9813% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $3.79B). TER leads profitability with a 22.6% profit margin vs 19.3%. TER appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.51. TER earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
TER
Strong Buy75
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Strong operational efficiency at 37.6%
Revenue surging 87.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 314.8% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 20.1x 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 : TER
The strongest argument for TER centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.6% and operating margin at 37.6%. Revenue growth of 87.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TER
The primary concerns for TER are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 65.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while TER is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TER carries more volatility with a beta of 1.79 — expect wider price swings.
TER is growing revenue faster at 87.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TER scores higher overall (75/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 22.6% margins and 87.0% revenue growth. 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%).
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TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Teradyne, Inc. is an American automatic test equipment (ATE) designer and manufacturer based in North Reading, Massachusetts.
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