Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsLendingtree Inc (TREE)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
TREE
Lendingtree Inc
$26.82
-0.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $393.25M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 30234% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $1.27B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 14.3%. TREE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.55. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
TREE
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
Every $100 of equity generates 57 in profit
Revenue surging 25.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.6% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : TREE
The strongest argument for TREE centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 25.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TREE
The primary concerns for TREE are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while TREE is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TREE carries more volatility with a beta of 2.08 — expect wider price swings.
TREE is growing revenue faster at 25.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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%).
Visit Website →Lendingtree Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE BROKERS · USA
LendingTree, Inc., through its subsidiary, LT Intermediate Company, LLC, operates an online consumer platform in the United States. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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