Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsMainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund (MEGI)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
MEGI
MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund
$15.51
+2.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $788.00M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 0.0%. MEGI trades at a lower P/E of 7.3x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
MEGI
Hold35
out of 100
Grade: F
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
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%
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
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 : MEGI
The strongest argument for MEGI centers on P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : MEGI
The primary concerns for MEGI are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while MEGI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MEGI is growing revenue faster at 0.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (54/100 vs 35/100), backed by strong 18.0% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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 →MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
The MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund (MEGI) offers institutional investors a strategic entry point into a diversified portfolio of global infrastructure assets, leveraging significant megatrends such as urbanization, technology, and sustainability. The fund strategically invests in publicly traded companies within critical infrastructure sectors, including utilities, transportation, and communications, aiming to generate both capital appreciation and consistent income. Managed by a seasoned investment team employing a disciplined approach, MEGI seeks to provide compelling risk-adjusted returns while addressing the increasing global demand for innovative infrastructure solutions in an ever-evolving market environment.
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