Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsTruist Financial Corp (TFC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
TFC
Truist Financial Corp
$50.40
+0.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $61.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1922% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $19.03B). TFC leads profitability with a 30.7% profit margin vs 22.3%. TFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.15. TFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
TFC
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 39.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 36.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
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 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : TFC
The strongest argument for TFC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.7% and operating margin at 39.8%. PEG of 1.15 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TFC
The primary concerns for TFC are Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TFC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.86 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TFC scores higher overall (77/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 30.7% margins. 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%).
Visit Website →Truist Financial Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Truist Financial Corporation is an American bank holding company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its bank operates 2,781 branches in 15 states and Washington, D.C., and offers consumer and commercial banking, securities brokerage, asset management, mortgage, and insurance products and services.
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