Affiliated Managers Group Inc (AMG)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
AMG
Affiliated Managers Group Inc
$289.10
-1.15%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.68B
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 17806% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $2.07B). AMG leads profitability with a 34.5% profit margin vs 18.0%. AMG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.89. AMG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
AMG
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 122.1% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMG
The strongest argument for AMG centers on Profit Margin, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.5% and operating margin at 11.6%. PEG of 0.89 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bear Case : AMG
No major red flags identified for AMG, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMG profiles as a mature stock while BRK-A is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
AMG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
AMG is growing revenue faster at 6.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AMG scores higher overall (73/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 34.5% margins. 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.
Affiliated Managers Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc., through its affiliates, is an asset management company providing investment management services to mutual funds, institutional clients and high net worth individuals in the United States. The company is headquartered in Prides Crossing, Massachusetts.
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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