Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsMarathon Digital Holdings Inc (MARA)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
MARA
Marathon Digital Holdings Inc
$12.32
-11.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 43157% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $867.82M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs -234.8%. MARA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.10. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
MARA
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 86.7% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -91.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 18.4%
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 : MARA
The strongest argument for MARA centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Price/Book. PEG of 0.10 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MARA
The primary concerns for MARA are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while MARA is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
MARA carries more volatility with a beta of 5.38 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (61/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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 →Marathon Digital Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. is a cryptocurrency mining digital asset technology company with a focus on the blockchain ecosystem and digital asset generation in the United States. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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