Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsCoinbase Global Inc (COIN)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
COIN
Coinbase Global Inc
$175.26
+1.73%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $47.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 6265% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $6.04B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs -16.3%. BRK-B appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 10.06. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
COIN
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
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 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 430.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -7.5% — below average capital efficiency
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 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : COIN
The strongest argument for COIN centers on EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : COIN
The primary concerns for COIN are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while COIN is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
COIN carries more volatility with a beta of 3.36 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 35/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
Coinbase Global, Inc. provides financial infrastructure and technology for the crypto economy. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
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