Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsVisa Inc. Class A (V)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$571.06
-0.22%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.16T
V
Visa Inc. Class A
$422.86
+0.01%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $773.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 738% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $45.90B). V leads profitability with a 51.2% profit margin vs 22.3%. V appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.87. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
V
Strong Buy70
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 65 in profit
Keeps 51 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 63.7%
Earnings expanding 21.9% YoY
Generating 6.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 21.7x book value
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 : V
The strongest argument for V centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 51.2% and operating margin at 63.7%. Revenue growth of 13.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : V
The primary concerns for V are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
V carries more volatility with a beta of 0.77 — expect wider price swings.
V is growing revenue faster at 13.2% — sustainability is the question.
V generates stronger free cash flow (6.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Visa Inc. is an American multinational financial services corporation headquartered in Foster City, California, United States. It facilitates electronic funds transfers throughout the world, most commonly through Visa-branded credit cards, debit cards and prepaid cards. Visa is one of the world's most valuable companies.
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