Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsMainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund (MEGI)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$509.16
-0.63%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.06T
MEGI
MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund
$15.09
-0.79%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $786.44M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BRK-B leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 0.0%. MEGI trades at a lower P/E of 7.3x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
MEGI
Hold35
out of 100
Grade: F
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : MEGI
The strongest argument for MEGI centers on P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MEGI
The primary concerns for MEGI are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (62/100 vs 35/100), 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 →MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
The MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund (MEGI) provides institutional investors with a strategic avenue to engage in a diversified portfolio targeting global infrastructure sectors that are pivotal to megatrends such as urbanization, technological innovation, and sustainability. Focused on essential areas including utilities, transportation, and communications, the fund aims to achieve both capital appreciation and reliable income generation through a disciplined investment strategy. With a seasoned management team adept at navigating the complexities of the evolving infrastructure landscape, MEGI seeks to capitalize on the growing demand for advanced infrastructure solutions, delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns in a dynamic market.
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