Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsGE Vernova LLC (GEV)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$475.94
+0.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
GEV
GE Vernova LLC
$1,040.15
-0.52%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $300.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 853% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $39.38B). GEV leads profitability with a 23.8% profit margin vs 19.3%. GEV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.86. GEV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
GEV
Strong Buy67
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 76 in profit
Earnings expanding 1816.0% YoY
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
16.3% revenue growth
Generating 4.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 20.1x book value
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 : GEV
The strongest argument for GEV centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.8% and operating margin at 5.5%. Revenue growth of 16.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : GEV
The primary concerns for GEV are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while GEV is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GEV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.31 — expect wider price swings.
GEV is growing revenue faster at 16.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GEV scores higher overall (67/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 23.8% margins and 16.3% 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 →GE Vernova LLC
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
GE Vernova LLC, an energy business company, generates electricity.
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