Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsMarex Group plc Ordinary Shares (MRX)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
MRX
Marex Group plc Ordinary Shares
$53.62
+1.59%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.86B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 12844% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $2.87B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 10.7%. MRX trades at a lower P/E of 13.9x. MRX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
MRX
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Earnings expanding 72.9% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Revenue declined 51.4%
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, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : MRX
The strongest argument for MRX centers on EPS Growth, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : MRX
The primary concerns for MRX are Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at -0.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MRX scores higher overall (60/100 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 →Marex Group plc Ordinary Shares
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Marex Group plc is a leading global commodities brokerage and risk management firm, specializing in trading, clearing, and advisory services across key sectors such as metals, energy, and agricultural commodities. The company leverages advanced technology combined with deep market expertise to provide tailored solutions for a diverse client base, including corporations, financial institutions, and hedge funds. As a publicly traded company, Marex is committed to improving operational efficiencies and expanding its market presence, thereby reinforcing its position as an essential player in the commodities trading space and aiming to generate sustainable value for its shareholders.
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