Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsJackson Financial Inc (JXN)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
JXN
Jackson Financial Inc
$138.12
-0.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $9.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 5774% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $6.55B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 1.6%. BRK-B trades at a lower P/E of 12.8x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
JXN
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 291.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.6% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of -3.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 22.6%
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 : JXN
The strongest argument for JXN centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : JXN
The primary concerns for JXN are Profit Margin, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. A P/E of 148.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while JXN is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
JXN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 46/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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 →Jackson Financial Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - LIFE · USA
Jackson Financial Inc. is a prominent player in the U.S. life insurance and asset management sectors, renowned for its innovative retirement solutions that aim to bolster financial security for individuals and families. The company offers a diverse portfolio of fixed and variable annuities along with life insurance products, skillfully meeting the evolving needs of retirees and investors in a complex financial landscape. By harnessing cutting-edge technology and a robust distribution network, Jackson Financial is well-equipped to capitalize on demographic trends and the rising demand for efficient retirement planning, positioning itself for sustained growth and a competitive advantage in the industry.
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