Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsWorld Acceptance Corporation (WRLD)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
WRLD
World Acceptance Corporation
$153.25
-0.93%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $779.34M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 64681% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $573.38M). BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 7.5%. WRLD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.70. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
WRLD
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
1.9% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
7.5% margin — thin
Earnings declined 86.0%
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 : WRLD
The strongest argument for WRLD centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.70 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : WRLD
The primary concerns for WRLD are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.35 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while WRLD is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
WRLD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.17 — expect wider price swings.
WRLD is growing revenue faster at 1.9% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (54/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 18.0% margins. Both earn "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%).
Visit Website →World Acceptance Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
World Acceptance Corporation is engaged in the small loan consumer finance business. The company is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
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