Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsNewmont Goldcorp Corp (NEM)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$479.33
-0.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.04T
NEM
Newmont Goldcorp Corp
$101.52
+2.52%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $108.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1539% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $22.67B). NEM leads profitability with a 31.2% profit margin vs 18.0%. NEM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.78. NEM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
NEM
Strong Buy65
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
-184.1%
Fair Value
$43.86
Current Price
$101.52
$57.66 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
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 58.1%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 4.6%
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : NEM
The strongest argument for NEM centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.2% and operating margin at 58.1%. Revenue growth of 20.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : NEM
The primary concerns for NEM are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while NEM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
NEM is growing revenue faster at 20.6% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEM scores higher overall (65/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 31.2% margins and 20.6% 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%).
Newmont Goldcorp Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Newmont Corporation, based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States, is one of the largest gold mining companies in the world.
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