The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
BNY
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
$162.66
+0.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $110.37B
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1696% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $21.41B). BNY leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 22.3%. BNY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.23. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BNY
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 40.1%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 26.9% YoY
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BNY
The strongest argument for BNY centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.4% and operating margin at 40.1%. Revenue growth of 13.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bear Case : BNY
The primary concerns for BNY are Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BNY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
BNY is growing revenue faster at 13.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BNY scores higher overall (74/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 29.4% margins and 13.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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
BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc
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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