Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsMarketAxess Holdings Inc (MKTX)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
MKTX
MarketAxess Holdings Inc
$157.19
-2.23%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.72B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 43792% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $846.27M). MKTX leads profitability with a 29.1% profit margin vs 18.0%. MKTX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.33. MKTX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
MKTX
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
Strong operational efficiency at 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Strong operational efficiency at 36.8%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 45.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
3.5% revenue growth
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : MKTX
The strongest argument for MKTX centers on Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.1% and operating margin at 36.8%. PEG of 1.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : MKTX
The primary concerns for MKTX are Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while MKTX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MKTX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.00 — expect wider price swings.
MKTX is growing revenue faster at 3.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MKTX scores higher overall (70/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 29.1% 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%).
Visit Website →MarketAxess Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (MarketAxess) is an international financial technology company that operates an electronic trading platform for the institutional credit markets, and also provides market data and post-trade services.
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