Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsMicron Technology Inc (MU)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$479.33
-0.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.04T
MU
Micron Technology Inc
$382.09
-3.40%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $446.05B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 539% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $58.12B). MU leads profitability with a 41.5% profit margin vs 18.0%. MU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.23. MU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 83/100 (A-).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
MU
Exceptional Buy83
out of 100
Grade: A-
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
+61.5%
Fair Value
$992.16
Current Price
$382.09
$610.07 discount
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Keeps 42 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 67.6%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
2.0% revenue growth
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 : MU
The strongest argument for MU centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 41.5% and operating margin at 67.6%. PEG of 0.23 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : MU
The primary concerns for MU are Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while MU is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MU carries more volatility with a beta of 1.54 — expect wider price swings.
MU is growing revenue faster at 2.0% — sustainability is the question.
MU generates stronger free cash flow (6.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MU scores higher overall (83/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 41.5% margins. Both earn "Exceptional 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%).
Micron Technology Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Micron Technology, Inc. is an American producer of computer memory and computer data storage including dynamic random-access memory, flash memory, and USB flash drives. It is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.
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