Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsPalantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$475.94
+0.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
PLTR
Palantir Technologies Inc.
$137.80
+0.55%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $328.55B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 7086% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $5.22B). PLTR leads profitability with a 43.7% profit margin vs 19.3%. PLTR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.90. PLTR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
PLTR
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BRK-B.
Margin of Safety
-64.3%
Fair Value
$78.43
Current Price
$137.80
$59.37 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Keeps 44 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.2%
Revenue surging 84.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 325.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 44.6x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : PLTR
The strongest argument for PLTR centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 43.7% and operating margin at 46.2%. Revenue growth of 84.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PLTR
The primary concerns for PLTR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 154.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while PLTR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PLTR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.52 — expect wider price swings.
PLTR is growing revenue faster at 84.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PLTR scores higher overall (73/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 43.7% margins and 84.7% 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%).
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TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Palantir Technologies Inc. creates and implements software platforms for the intelligence community in the United States to assist in counterterrorism investigations and operations. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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