Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsSLM Corp Pb Pref (SLMBP)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$541.34
-0.30%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.14T
SLMBP
SLM Corp Pb Pref
$71.83
-0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 25865% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $1.48B). SLMBP leads profitability with a 38.3% profit margin vs 22.3%. BRK-B trades at a lower P/E of 13.4x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
SLMBP
Hold37
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
Every $100 of equity generates 31 in profit
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 55.8%
Earnings declined 9.4%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : SLMBP
The strongest argument for SLMBP centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.3% and operating margin at -36.4%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SLMBP
The primary concerns for SLMBP are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.85 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while SLMBP is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
SLMBP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — 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 37/100), 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
SLM Corporation originates and provides private education loan services to students and their families to finance the cost of their education in the United States. The company is headquartered in Newark, Delaware.
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