Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsCboe Global Markets Inc (CBOE)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
CBOE
Cboe Global Markets Inc
$281.91
-1.44%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $30.86B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 7734% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $4.79B). CBOE leads profitability with a 25.8% profit margin vs 19.3%. CBOE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.13. CBOE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
CBOE
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Strong operational efficiency at 39.7%
Earnings expanding 54.4% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : CBOE
The strongest argument for CBOE centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.8% and operating margin at 39.7%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : CBOE
The primary concerns for CBOE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while CBOE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
CBOE is growing revenue faster at 6.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CBOE scores higher overall (70/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 25.8% 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.
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
Cboe Global Markets is an American company that owns the Chicago Board Options Exchange and the stock exchange operator BATS Global Markets.
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