Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsChevron Corp (CVX)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$479.33
-0.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.04T
CVX
Chevron Corp
$205.15
-0.79%
ENERGY · Cap: $403.33B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 101% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $184.65B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 6.7%. CVX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.82. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
CVX
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
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
-358.0%
Fair Value
$45.15
Current Price
$205.15
$160.00 premium
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
6.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : CVX
The strongest argument for CVX centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CVX
The primary concerns for CVX are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while CVX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at -0.7% — sustainability is the question.
CVX generates stronger free cash flow (5.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (54/100 vs 40/100), 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%).
Chevron Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Chevron Corporation is an American multinational energy corporation. One of the successor companies of Standard Oil, it is headquartered in San Ramon, California, and active in more than 180 countries. Chevron is engaged in every aspect of the oil and natural gas industries, including hydrocarbon exploration and production; refining, marketing and transport; chemicals manufacturing and sales; and power generation.
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