Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsMetropolitan Bank Holding (MCB)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$765,020.00
+1.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
MCB
Metropolitan Bank Holding
$87.73
-0.71%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 123192% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $312.01M). MCB leads profitability with a 27.8% profit margin vs 22.3%. MCB trades at a lower P/E of 11.6x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
MCB
Buy60
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 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 36.6%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Earnings declined 12.5%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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%.
Bull Case : MCB
The strongest argument for MCB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.8% and operating margin at 36.6%. Revenue growth of 14.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MCB
The primary concerns for MCB are Market Cap, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MCB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
MCB is growing revenue faster at 14.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 60/100), 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.
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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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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