Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsTexas Instruments Incorporated (TXN)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$718,250.00
-0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.04T
TXN
Texas Instruments Incorporated
$196.77
+1.10%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $179.15B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 2001% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $17.68B). TXN leads profitability with a 28.3% profit margin vs 18.0%. TXN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.47. TXN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TXN
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-134.1%
Fair Value
$316589.98
Current Price
$718250.00
$401660.02 premium
Margin of Safety
-430.9%
Fair Value
$37.06
Current Price
$196.77
$159.71 premium
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 34.0%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.0x book value
Earnings declined 3.2%
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : TXN
The strongest argument for TXN centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.3% and operating margin at 34.0%. Revenue growth of 10.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : TXN
The primary concerns for TXN are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while TXN is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TXN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
TXN is growing revenue faster at 10.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TXN scores higher overall (63/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 28.3% margins and 10.4% revenue growth. Both earn "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 →Texas Instruments Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) is an American technology company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, that designs and manufactures semiconductors and various integrated circuits, which it sells to electronics designers and manufacturers globally. It is one of the top 10 semiconductor companies worldwide based on sales volume.
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