Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsInteractive Brokers Group Inc (IBKR)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$755,649.06
+0.46%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
IBKR
Interactive Brokers Group Inc
$91.88
-1.43%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $155.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 5528% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $6.83B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 16.5%. IBKR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.44. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
IBKR
Strong Buy72
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
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
Strong operational efficiency at 76.5%
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 26.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 35.3% YoY
Generating 6.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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%.
Bull Case : IBKR
The strongest argument for IBKR centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.5% and operating margin at 76.5%. Revenue growth of 26.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : IBKR
The primary concerns for IBKR are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 7.69 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while IBKR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
IBKR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.35 — expect wider price swings.
IBKR is growing revenue faster at 26.3% — sustainability is the question.
IBKR generates stronger free cash flow (6.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 72/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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.
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%).
Visit Website →Interactive Brokers Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. is a global automated electronic broker. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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