Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsEvercore Partners Inc (EVR)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$503.61
+0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
EVR
Evercore Partners Inc
$269.01
-2.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $10.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 8067% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $4.71B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 15.8%. EVR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.16. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
EVR
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
18.8% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 1.7%
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 : EVR
The strongest argument for EVR centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.8% and operating margin at 17.0%. Revenue growth of 18.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : EVR
The primary concerns for EVR are Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while EVR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
EVR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.48 — expect wider price swings.
EVR is growing revenue faster at 18.8% — 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 62/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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%).
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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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