Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsMSCI Inc (MSCI)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.66
+1.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
MSCI
MSCI Inc
$523.40
-2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $38.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 11750% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $3.13B). MSCI leads profitability with a 38.4% profit margin vs 18.0%. MSCI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.90. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
MSCI
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-134.2%
Fair Value
$211.14
Current Price
$474.66
$263.52 premium
Margin of Safety
-379.4%
Fair Value
$106.76
Current Price
$523.40
$416.64 premium
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
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 55.9%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 2.3%
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 : MSCI
The strongest argument for MSCI centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.4% and operating margin at 55.9%. Revenue growth of 10.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : MSCI
The primary concerns for MSCI are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while MSCI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
MSCI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
MSCI is growing revenue faster at 10.6% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (54/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 18.0% margins. 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
MSCI Inc. (formerly Morgan Stanley Capital International and MSCI Barra), is an American finance company headquartered in New York City and serving as a global provider of equity, fixed income, hedge fund stock market indexes, multi-asset portfolio analysis tools and ESG products. It publishes the MSCI BRIC, MSCI World and MSCI EAFE Indexes.
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