Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsStifel Financial Corporation (SF)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
SF
Stifel Financial Corporation
$79.76
+0.09%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $12.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 6493% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $5.83B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 16.3%. SF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.96. SF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
SF
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
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
Earnings expanding 50.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.8%
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : SF
The strongest argument for SF centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.3% and operating margin at 21.8%. Revenue growth of 12.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SF
The primary concerns for SF are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
SF is growing revenue faster at 12.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SF scores higher overall (78/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 16.3% margins and 12.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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%).
Visit Website →Stifel Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Stifel Financial Corp. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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