Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsMeta Platforms Inc. (META)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$479.33
-0.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.04T
META
Meta Platforms Inc.
$594.89
+0.33%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $1.50T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 85% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $200.97B). META leads profitability with a 30.1% profit margin vs 18.0%. META appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. META earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
META
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-134.4%
Fair Value
$210.94
Current Price
$479.33
$268.39 premium
Margin of Safety
-5.4%
Fair Value
$562.36
Current Price
$594.89
$32.53 premium
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 41.3%
Generating 14.8B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : META
The strongest argument for META centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.1% and operating margin at 41.3%. Revenue growth of 23.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : META
The primary concerns for META are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while META is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
META carries more volatility with a beta of 1.28 — expect wider price swings.
META is growing revenue faster at 23.8% — sustainability is the question.
META generates stronger free cash flow (14.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
META scores higher overall (77/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 30.1% margins and 23.8% 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%).
Meta Platforms Inc.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Meta Platforms, Inc. develops products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, PCs, virtual reality headsets, wearables and home devices around the world. The company is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
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