Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsMoelis & Co (MC)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
MC
Moelis & Co
$67.05
-3.79%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 24389% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $1.52B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 15.4%. MC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.97. MC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
MC
Buy61
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
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 26.2%
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
Trading at 8.7x book value
Earnings declined 5.5%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : MC
The strongest argument for MC centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.4% and operating margin at 26.2%. Revenue growth of 11.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : MC
The primary concerns for MC are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while MC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
MC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.86 — expect wider price swings.
MC is growing revenue faster at 11.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MC scores higher overall (61/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 15.4% margins and 11.2% revenue growth. 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 →Moelis & Co
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Moelis & Company is an investment banking advisory firm in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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