Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsLincoln National Corporation (LNC)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
LNC
Lincoln National Corporation
$43.84
+0.64%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $8.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1884% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $19.39B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 12.2%. LNC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.01. LNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
LNC
Strong Buy78
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 76.8% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Operating margin of 4.6%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : LNC
The strongest argument for LNC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 12.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.01 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : LNC
The primary concerns for LNC are Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while LNC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LNC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
LNC is growing revenue faster at 12.6% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LNC scores higher overall (78/100 vs 74/100) and 12.6% revenue growth. 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 →Lincoln National Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - LIFE · USA
Lincoln National Corporation is an American holding company, which operates multiple insurance and investment management businesses through subsidiary companies. Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for LNC and its subsidiary companies.
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