Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsRiot Platforms, Inc. (RIOT)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
RIOT
Riot Platforms, Inc.
$21.47
+2.48%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $8.35B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 56932% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $674.51M). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs -196.3%. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
RIOT
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 37.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -36.2% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : RIOT
The strongest argument for RIOT centers on Debt/Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 13.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : RIOT
The primary concerns for RIOT are Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while RIOT is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
RIOT carries more volatility with a beta of 3.83 — expect wider price swings.
RIOT is growing revenue faster at 13.9% — 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 36/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong 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%).
Visit Website →Riot Platforms, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Riot Blockchain, Inc., focuses on the cryptocurrency mining operation in North America. The company is headquartered in Castle Rock, Colorado.
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