Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsMoodys Corporation (MCO)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$755,570.01
-0.84%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.11T
MCO
Moodys Corporation
$484.96
-0.50%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $83.76B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 4500% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $8.16B). MCO leads profitability with a 34.3% profit margin vs 19.3%. MCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.07. MCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
MCO
Strong Buy69
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.6B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 92 in profit
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.5%
Earnings expanding 56.7% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 27.8x book value
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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%.
Bull Case : MCO
The strongest argument for MCO centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.3% and operating margin at 49.5%. Revenue growth of 15.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MCO
The primary concerns for MCO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 2.49 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while MCO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MCO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — expect wider price swings.
MCO is growing revenue faster at 15.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MCO scores higher overall (69/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 34.3% margins and 15.1% 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.
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 →Moodys Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
Moody's Corporation, often referred to as Moody's, is an American business and financial services company. It is the holding company for Moody's Investors Service (MIS), an American credit rating agency, and Moody's Analytics (MA), an American provider of financial analysis software and services.
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