Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsWSFS Financial Corporation (WSFS)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
WSFS
WSFS Financial Corporation
$71.77
+0.87%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 35473% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $1.06B). WSFS leads profitability with a 29.2% profit margin vs 19.3%. WSFS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.98. WSFS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
WSFS
Exceptional Buy81
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 44.0%
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : WSFS
The strongest argument for WSFS centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.2% and operating margin at 44.0%. Revenue growth of 16.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WSFS
The primary concerns for WSFS are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while WSFS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WSFS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.77 — expect wider price swings.
WSFS is growing revenue faster at 16.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WSFS scores higher overall (81/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 29.2% margins and 16.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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 →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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