Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsStonex Group Inc (SNEX)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
SNEX
Stonex Group Inc
$70.37
+0.86%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $8.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 147% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $155.78B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 0.3%. BRK-A trades at a lower P/E of 12.8x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
SNEX
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
Earnings expanding 85.2% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
15.2% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.4%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : SNEX
The strongest argument for SNEX centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 15.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SNEX
The primary concerns for SNEX are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 7.05 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 0.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while SNEX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SNEX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.64 — expect wider price swings.
SNEX is growing revenue faster at 15.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 22.3% 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 →Stonex Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
StoneX Group Inc. is a global financial services network connecting businesses, organizations, merchants and investors to the global market ecosystem. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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