Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsMarketAxess Holdings Inc (MKTX)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
MKTX
MarketAxess Holdings Inc
$116.93
-3.06%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.30B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 42996% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $871.07M). MKTX leads profitability with a 35.5% profit margin vs 19.3%. MKTX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.01. MKTX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
MKTX
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.9%
Earnings expanding 450.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : MKTX
The strongest argument for MKTX centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.5% and operating margin at 43.9%. Revenue growth of 11.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MKTX
The primary concerns for MKTX are Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while MKTX is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
MKTX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.85 — expect wider price swings.
MKTX is growing revenue faster at 11.9% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MKTX scores higher overall (76/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 35.5% margins and 11.9% 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 →MarketAxess Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (MarketAxess) is an international financial technology company that operates an electronic trading platform for the institutional credit markets, and also provides market data and post-trade services.
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