Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsGE Vernova LLC (GEV)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$479.33
-0.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.04T
GEV
GE Vernova LLC
$923.69
+1.57%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $246.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 876% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $38.07B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 12.8%. GEV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.34. GEV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
GEV
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-134.4%
Fair Value
$210.94
Current Price
$479.33
$268.39 premium
Margin of Safety
-6.0%
Fair Value
$829.76
Current Price
$923.69
$93.93 premium
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 43 in profit
Generating 1.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
3.8% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 22.3x book value
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 : GEV
The strongest argument for GEV centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : GEV
The primary concerns for GEV are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 51.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while GEV is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
GEV is growing revenue faster at 3.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
GEV scores higher overall (55/100 vs 54/100). 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%).
GE Vernova LLC
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
GE Vernova LLC, an energy business company, generates electricity.
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