Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsState Street Corp (STT)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$541.34
-0.30%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.14T
STT
State Street Corp
$173.54
+1.55%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $46.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 2383% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $15.49B). STT leads profitability with a 23.8% profit margin vs 22.3%. STT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.67. STT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (A-).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
STT
Exceptional Buy80
out of 100
Grade: A-
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
Strong operational efficiency at 34.6%
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 32.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : STT
The strongest argument for STT centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.8% and operating margin at 34.6%. Revenue growth of 13.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : STT
The primary concerns for STT are Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
STT is growing revenue faster at 13.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
STT scores higher overall (80/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 23.8% margins and 13.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
State Street Corporation is an American financial services and bank holding company headquartered at One Lincoln Street in Boston with operations worldwide.
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