Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsMarkel Corporation (MKL)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$699,964.54
-0.40%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
MKL
Markel Corporation
$1,765.07
+0.78%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $22.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 2244% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $16.01B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 11.1%. MKL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.76. MKL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
MKL
Buy59
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
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
Earnings expanding 95.4% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 16.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : MKL
The strongest argument for MKL centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MKL
The primary concerns for MKL are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while MKL is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
MKL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.79 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (59/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. Both earn "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 →Markel Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Markel Corporation, a diverse financial holding company, markets and underwrites specialty insurance products in the United States, Bermuda, the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. The company is headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia.
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