Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsNovo Nordisk A/S (NVO)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$479.33
-0.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.04T
NVO
Novo Nordisk A/S
$36.33
-1.52%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $165.02B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 20% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $309.06B). NVO leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 18.0%. NVO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.88. NVO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
NVO
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
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
-59.4%
Fair Value
$24.21
Current Price
$36.33
$12.12 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 61 in profit
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.5%
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 7.6%
Earnings declined 4.7%
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 : NVO
The strongest argument for NVO centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.1% and operating margin at 44.5%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : NVO
The primary concerns for NVO are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at -0.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
NVO scores higher overall (55/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 33.1% margins. Both earn "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%).
Novo Nordisk A/S
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
Novo Nordisk A / S, a healthcare company, is dedicated to the research, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceutical products globally. The company is headquartered in Bagsvaerd, Denmark.
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