Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsUWM Holdings Corp (UWMC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
UWMC
UWM Holdings Corp
$2.59
-1.15%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 10303% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $3.61B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 1.8%. UWMC trades at a lower P/E of 7.9x. UWMC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
UWMC
Strong Buy66
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 40.7%
Earnings expanding 277.8% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Revenue surging 24.4% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.8% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : UWMC
The strongest argument for UWMC centers on P/E Ratio, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 24.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : UWMC
The primary concerns for UWMC are Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 70.65 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 1.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while UWMC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
UWMC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.77 — expect wider price swings.
UWMC is growing revenue faster at 24.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
UWMC scores higher overall (66/100 vs 61/100) and 24.4% 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%).
Visit Website →UWM Holdings Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · MORTGAGE FINANCE · USA
UWM Holdings Corporation is engaged in the residential mortgage loan business in the United States. The company is headquartered in Pontiac, Michigan.
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