Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsMetLife Inc (MET)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
MET
MetLife Inc
$97.14
+0.37%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $61.73B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 385% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $79.40B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 4.6%. MET appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.51. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
MET
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 2.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.6% margin — thin
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : MET
The strongest argument for MET centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 10.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.51 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 : MET
The primary concerns for MET are Profit Margin, Altman Z-Score. Thin 4.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while MET is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MET carries more volatility with a beta of 0.76 — expect wider price swings.
MET is growing revenue faster at 10.5% — 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 63/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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 →MetLife Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - LIFE · USA
MetLife, Inc. is the holding corporation for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MLIC), better known as MetLife, and its affiliates. MetLife is among the largest global providers of insurance, annuities, and employee benefit programs, with 90 million customers in over 60 countries.
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