The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
BK
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
$140.57
+0.33%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $92.65B
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1709% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $20.75B). BK leads profitability with a 28.7% profit margin vs 19.3%. BK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.45. BK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
BK
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 37.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 41.8% YoY
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
Areas to Watch
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BK
The strongest argument for BK centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.7% and operating margin at 37.7%. Revenue growth of 13.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull 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%.
Bear Case : BK
The primary concerns for BK are Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BK profiles as a mature stock while BRK-B is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.07 — expect wider price swings.
BK is growing revenue faster at 13.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BK scores higher overall (76/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 28.7% margins and 13.4% 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.
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, commonly known as BNY Mellon, is a multinational American investment banking services holding company headquartered in New York City.
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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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