Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsMercury General Corporation (MCY)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
MCY
Mercury General Corporation
$102.34
-0.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 5968% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $6.34B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 14.8%. MCY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.12. MCY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
MCY
Strong Buy76
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
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Earnings expanding 58.3% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
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 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : MCY
The strongest argument for MCY centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 13.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.12 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MCY
The primary concerns for MCY are Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while MCY is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MCY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
MCY is growing revenue faster at 13.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MCY scores higher overall (76/100 vs 74/100) and 13.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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 →Mercury General Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Mercury General Corporation engages in underwriting personal auto insurance in the United States. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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