Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsVirtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
VIRT
Virtu Financial, Inc.
$52.18
+1.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $12.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 12209% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $3.05B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 18.1%. VIRT trades at a lower P/E of 9.5x. VIRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
VIRT
Strong Buy75
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.8%
Revenue surging 30.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 84.3% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : VIRT
The strongest argument for VIRT centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.1% and operating margin at 46.8%. Revenue growth of 30.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : VIRT
The primary concerns for VIRT are Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.68 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while VIRT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
VIRT is growing revenue faster at 30.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VIRT scores higher overall (75/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 18.1% margins and 30.3% 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 →Virtu Financial, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Virtu Financial, Inc., a financial services company, provides data, analytics and connectivity products and execution services to clients around the world. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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