Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsTradeweb Markets Inc (TW)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$718,250.00
-0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.04T
TW
Tradeweb Markets Inc
$119.95
-2.74%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $26.94B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 18015% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $2.05B). TW leads profitability with a 39.6% profit margin vs 18.0%. TW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.97. TW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TW
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-134.1%
Fair Value
$316589.98
Current Price
$718250.00
$401660.02 premium
Margin of Safety
+34.8%
Fair Value
$176.44
Current Price
$119.95
$56.49 discount
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
Keeps 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 42.4%
Earnings expanding 128.8% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : TW
The strongest argument for TW centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 39.6% and operating margin at 42.4%. Revenue growth of 12.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : TW
The primary concerns for TW are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while TW is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.78 — expect wider price swings.
TW is growing revenue faster at 12.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TW scores higher overall (67/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 39.6% margins and 12.5% revenue growth. 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 →Tradeweb Markets Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Tradeweb Markets Inc. creates and operates electronic marketplaces in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and internationally.
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