Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsSprott Focus Trust (FUND)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$509.77
+0.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
FUND
Sprott Focus Trust
$10.04
-0.69%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $307.93M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 4630165% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $8.31M). FUND leads profitability with a 969.0% profit margin vs 22.3%. FUND trades at a lower P/E of 3.8x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
FUND
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 969 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 61.1%
Earnings expanding 335.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 1.2%
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 : FUND
The strongest argument for FUND centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 969.0% and operating margin at 61.1%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FUND
The primary concerns for FUND are Market Cap, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while FUND is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
FUND carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
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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 · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Sprott Focus Trust (FUND) is a leading closed-end fund expertly managed by Sprott Asset Management, with a dedicated focus on the precious metals and natural resources sectors. The fund employs a disciplined investment strategy aimed at capital appreciation and income generation, targeting high-quality equities primarily in the metals and mining industries. With a strong foundation in comprehensive fundamental analysis and macroeconomic assessments, Sprott Focus Trust offers institutional investors a robust opportunity to diversify their portfolios and leverage growth potential within the dynamic commodities market.
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