Bank of Marin Bancorp (BMRC)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
BMRC
Bank of Marin Bancorp
$26.00
+0.85%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $406.12M
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 1062767% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $35.32M). BRK-B leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs -90.7%. BMRC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.56. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BMRC
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 37.1%
Earnings expanding 76.7% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 25.3% year-over-year
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BMRC
The strongest argument for BMRC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 25.3% 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 : BMRC
The primary concerns for BMRC are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, 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
BMRC profiles as a growth stock while BRK-B is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BMRC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
BMRC is growing revenue faster at 25.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (62/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 19.3% 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.
Bank of Marin Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Bank of Marin Bancorp is the holding company of Bank of Marin providing a range of financial services primarily to professionals, small and medium-sized businesses, individuals, and non-profit organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, California in the United States. United. State. The company is headquartered in Novato, California.
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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