Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsAxa Equitable Holdings Inc (EQH)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
EQH
Axa Equitable Holdings Inc
$53.34
+1.41%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $14.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 3522% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $10.62B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs -8.7%. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
EQH
Hold37
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 1244.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -301.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 29.8%
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 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : EQH
The strongest argument for EQH centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : EQH
The primary concerns for EQH are Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while EQH is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
EQH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — 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 37/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong 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 →Axa Equitable Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Equitable Holdings, Inc. is a globally diversified financial services company. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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