Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsGreen Dot Corporation (GDOT)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
GDOT
Green Dot Corporation
$12.66
-1.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $717.57M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 17187% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $2.17B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs -3.3%. GDOT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.23. GDOT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
GDOT
Buy64
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 97.9% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
17.4% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -7.5% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : GDOT
The strongest argument for GDOT centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 17.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.23 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : GDOT
The primary concerns for GDOT are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while GDOT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GDOT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.85 — expect wider price swings.
GDOT is growing revenue faster at 17.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GDOT scores higher overall (64/100 vs 62/100) and 17.4% revenue growth. Both earn "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 · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Green Dot Corporation is a banking and fintech holding company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Pasadena, California.
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