Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsPfizer Inc (PFE)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$479.33
-0.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.04T
PFE
Pfizer Inc
$27.28
+1.19%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $153.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 494% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $62.58B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 12.4%. BRK-B appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 10.06. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
PFE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
-194.9%
Fair Value
$9.25
Current Price
$27.28
$18.03 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
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 23.9%
Generating 4.5B in free cash flow
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 1.2%
Earnings declined 21.3%
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 : PFE
The strongest argument for PFE centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : PFE
The primary concerns for PFE 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
BRK-B scores higher overall (54/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 18.0% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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%).
Pfizer Inc
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
Pfizer Inc. is an American multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation headquartered on 42nd Street in Manhattan, New York City. The name of the company commemorates its co-founder, Charles Pfizer (1824-1906). Pfizer develops and produces medicines and vaccines for immunology, oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, and neurology. The company has several blockbuster drugs or products that each generate more than 1 billion USD in annual revenues.
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