Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsWashington Federal Inc (WAFDP)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
WAFDP
Washington Federal Inc
$16.45
+0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 49373% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $750.81M). WAFDP leads profitability with a 33.6% profit margin vs 18.0%. WAFDP trades at a lower P/E of 6.0x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
WAFDP
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.8%
Earnings expanding 26.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : WAFDP
The strongest argument for WAFDP centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.6% and operating margin at 45.8%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : WAFDP
The primary concerns for WAFDP are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while WAFDP is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
WAFDP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
WAFDP is growing revenue faster at 9.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (51/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 18.0% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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 →Washington Federal Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Washington Federal Inc. (WAFDP), based in Seattle, Washington, is a leading financial institution providing a broad range of services that includes retail and commercial banking, mortgage banking, and wealth management. Renowned for its customer-centric approach, the bank effectively caters to individuals, businesses, and communities across the Western United States. With a firm emphasis on technological advancements and deep local market insights, Washington Federal has built a robust financial profile characterized by resilience in varying economic landscapes. Its strategic focus on prudent risk management and active community engagement underscores its role as a trusted partner in fostering economic development and stability.
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