Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsTeck Resources Ltd Class B (TECK)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$479.33
-0.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.04T
TECK
Teck Resources Ltd Class B
$50.36
+3.71%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 3353% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $10.76B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 13.0%. TECK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.96. TECK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
TECK
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-134.4%
Fair Value
$210.94
Current Price
$479.33
$268.39 premium
Margin of Safety
+37.4%
Fair Value
$96.41
Current Price
$50.36
$46.05 discount
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 42.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : TECK
The strongest argument for TECK centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.96 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : TECK
The primary concerns for TECK are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while TECK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TECK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.53 — expect wider price swings.
TECK is growing revenue faster at 9.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TECK scores higher overall (73/100 vs 54/100). 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%).
Teck Resources Ltd Class B
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Teck Resources Limited is dedicated to exploring, acquiring, developing and producing natural resources in Asia, Europe and North America. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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