Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsCircle Internet Group, Inc. (CRCL)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.66
+1.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.01T
CRCL
Circle Internet Group, Inc.
$93.66
-4.69%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $24.86B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 13424% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $2.75B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs -2.5%. CRCL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.35. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
CRCL
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-134.1%
Fair Value
$211.21
Current Price
$474.66
$263.45 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CRCL.
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
Revenue surging 76.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 880.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -2.8% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : CRCL
The strongest argument for CRCL centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 76.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : CRCL
The primary concerns for CRCL are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while CRCL is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CRCL is growing revenue faster at 76.9% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (54/100 vs 42/100), 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 →Circle Internet Group, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Circle Internet Group, Inc. is a platform, network, and market infrastructure for stablecoin and blockchain applications. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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