Bank of Marin Bancorp (BMRC)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
BMRC
Bank of Marin Bancorp
$27.96
+1.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $450.04M
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$773,825.01
+0.27%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 636620% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $60.42M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs -23.6%. BMRC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.56. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BMRC
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 39.6%
Revenue surging 275.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 76.7% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BMRC
The strongest argument for BMRC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 275.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bear Case : BMRC
The primary concerns for BMRC are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BMRC profiles as a hypergrowth stock while BRK-A is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BMRC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.76 — expect wider price swings.
BMRC is growing revenue faster at 275.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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.
Bank of Marin Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Bank of Marin Bancorp is the holding company of Bank of Marin providing a range of financial services primarily to professionals, small and medium-sized businesses, individuals, and non-profit organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, California in the United States. United. State. The company is headquartered in Novato, California.
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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