Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsViking Holdings Ltd (VIK)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,386.81
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
VIK
Viking Holdings Ltd
$82.67
-1.55%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $37.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 5674% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $6.50B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 17.6%. BRK-A trades at a lower P/E of 14.2x. VIK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
VIK
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
Every $100 of equity generates 255 in profit
Earnings expanding 226.6% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 20.9%
Revenue surging 27.8% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 33.7x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : VIK
The strongest argument for VIK centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.6% and operating margin at 20.9%. Revenue growth of 27.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : VIK
The primary concerns for VIK are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while VIK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VIK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.57 — expect wider price swings.
VIK is growing revenue faster at 27.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VIK scores higher overall (66/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 17.6% margins and 27.8% 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 →Viking Holdings Ltd
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · USA
Viking Holdings Ltd engages in the passenger shipping and other forms of passenger transport in North America, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda.
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