Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsMGIC Investment Corp (MTG)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
MTG
MGIC Investment Corp
$25.51
+1.55%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 31067% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $1.20B). MTG leads profitability with a 59.6% profit margin vs 19.3%. MTG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.40. MTG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
MTG
Buy65
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 60 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 72.6%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.3% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 3.0%
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 : MTG
The strongest argument for MTG centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 59.6% and operating margin at 72.6%. PEG of 0.40 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MTG
The primary concerns for MTG are EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while MTG is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
MTG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.68 — 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
MTG scores higher overall (65/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 59.6% 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
MGIC Investment Corporation offers private mortgage insurance, other mortgage credit risk management solutions, and ancillary services to lenders and government-sponsored entities in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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