Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsWSFS Financial Corporation (WSFS)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
WSFS
WSFS Financial Corporation
$79.73
-0.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 35592% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $1.08B). WSFS leads profitability with a 29.7% profit margin vs 22.3%. WSFS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.98. WSFS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
WSFS
Strong Buy77
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
Strong operational efficiency at 41.7%
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
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 : WSFS
The strongest argument for WSFS centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.7% and operating margin at 41.7%. PEG of 0.98 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.
Bear Case : WSFS
The primary concerns for WSFS are Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WSFS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — 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.
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Bottom Line
WSFS scores higher overall (77/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 29.7% 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%).
Visit Website →WSFS Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
WSFS Financial Corporation is the savings and loan holding company of the Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, which offers various banking services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
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