Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsEvercore Partners Inc (EVR)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$475.94
+0.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
EVR
Evercore Partners Inc
$341.19
+2.99%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $12.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 8144% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $4.55B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 16.4%. EVR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.45. EVR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
EVR
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Revenue surging 100.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 106.9% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 24.5%
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : EVR
The strongest argument for EVR centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.4% and operating margin at 24.5%. Revenue growth of 100.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : EVR
The primary concerns for EVR are Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while EVR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
EVR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.49 — expect wider price swings.
EVR is growing revenue faster at 100.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EVR scores higher overall (78/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 16.4% margins and 100.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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%).
Visit Website →Evercore Partners Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Evercore Inc., is an independent investment banking advisory firm in the United States, Europe, Latin America and internationally. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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