Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsTransUnion (TRU)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$763,167.00
-0.63%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.05T
TRU
TransUnion
$83.73
-0.08%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $15.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 7843% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $4.73B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 14.9%. TRU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.98. TRU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
TRU
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Earnings expanding 172.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
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, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : TRU
The strongest argument for TRU centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 13.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.98 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TRU
The primary concerns for TRU are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TRU carries more volatility with a beta of 1.54 — expect wider price swings.
TRU is growing revenue faster at 13.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TRU scores higher overall (72/100 vs 61/100) and 13.7% 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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FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
TransUnion offers risk and information solutions. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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