Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsMarsh & McLennan Companies Inc (MMC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
MMC
Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc
$182.70
-1.58%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $89.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1304% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $26.45B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 0.2%. MMC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.00. MMC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
MMC
Buy62
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 2.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.1% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : MMC
The strongest argument for MMC centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : MMC
The primary concerns for MMC are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Thin 0.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while MMC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MMC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
MMC is growing revenue faster at 0.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MMC scores higher overall (62/100 vs 51/100). 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 →Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE BROKERS · USA
Marsh McLennan (formerly known as Marsh & McLennan Companies) is a global professional services firm, headquartered in New York City with businesses in insurance brokerage, risk management, reinsurance services, talent management, investment advisory, and management consulting. Its four main operating companies are Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman.
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