The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
BNY
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
$160.39
+0.94%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $108.83B
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$744,999.99
+1.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.05T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1653% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $21.41B). BNY leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 19.3%. BNY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.34. BNY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BNY
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 40.1%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 26.9% YoY
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
Areas to Watch
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BNY
The strongest argument for BNY centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.4% and operating margin at 40.1%. Revenue growth of 13.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bear Case : BNY
The primary concerns for BNY are Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BNY profiles as a mature stock while BRK-A is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BNY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
BNY is growing revenue faster at 13.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BNY scores higher overall (74/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 29.4% margins and 13.1% revenue growth. 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.
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc
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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