Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsAnheuser Busch Inbev NV ADR (BUD)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$479.33
-0.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.04T
BUD
Anheuser Busch Inbev NV ADR
$68.06
-0.71%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $133.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 526% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $59.32B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 11.5%. BUD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.60. BUD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
BUD
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-134.4%
Fair Value
$210.94
Current Price
$479.33
$268.39 premium
Margin of Safety
+51.3%
Fair Value
$158.65
Current Price
$68.06
$90.59 discount
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
Earnings expanding 63.3% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 24.9%
Generating 9.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.8% revenue growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : BUD
The strongest argument for BUD centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Price/Book.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BUD
The primary concerns for BUD are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while BUD is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BUD carries more volatility with a beta of 0.73 — expect wider price swings.
BUD is growing revenue faster at 4.8% — sustainability is the question.
BUD generates stronger free cash flow (9.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BUD scores higher overall (61/100 vs 54/100). 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%).
Anheuser Busch Inbev NV ADR
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - BREWERS · USA
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA / NV is engaged in the production, distribution and sale of beer, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks worldwide.
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