Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsJanus Henderson Group PLC (JHG)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
JHG
Janus Henderson Group PLC
$51.95
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $8.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 12051% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $3.17B). JHG leads profitability with a 24.8% profit margin vs 22.3%. JHG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
JHG
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
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 23.2%
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 : JHG
The strongest argument for JHG centers on P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.8% and operating margin at 16.5%. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : JHG
The primary concerns for JHG are EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JHG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.34 — expect wider price swings.
JHG is growing revenue faster at 11.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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 →Janus Henderson Group PLC
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Janus Henderson Group plc is an asset management portfolio entity. The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom with additional offices in Jersey, United Kingdom and Sydney, Australia.
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