Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsFidelity National Financial Inc (FNF)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
FNF
Fidelity National Financial Inc
$52.30
-0.70%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $14.18B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 2461% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $14.51B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 4.2%. FNF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. FNF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
FNF
Strong Buy72
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
Strong operational efficiency at 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 37.1% YoY
Generating 1.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
4.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : FNF
The strongest argument for FNF centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 12.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.85 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : FNF
The primary concerns for FNF are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 4.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while FNF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FNF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
FNF is growing revenue faster at 12.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FNF scores higher overall (72/100 vs 54/100) and 12.3% 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 →Fidelity National Financial Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. offers various insurance products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.
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