Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsPayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$505.43
+0.05%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
PYPL
PayPal Holdings Inc
$55.04
+4.64%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $44.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1027% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $34.13B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 14.4%. PYPL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.93. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
PYPL
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
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 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.8% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Earnings declined 3.1%
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 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : PYPL
The strongest argument for PYPL centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.93 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PYPL
The primary concerns for PYPL are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while PYPL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PYPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.29 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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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FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
PayPal Holdings, Inc. is an American company operating an online payments system in the majority of countries that support online money transfers, and serves as an electronic alternative to traditional paper methods like checks and money orders. The company operates as a payment processor for online vendors, auction sites, and many other commercial users, for which it charges a fee.
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