Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsMarsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
MRSH
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
$170.83
+0.01%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $81.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1250% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $27.52B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 14.3%. MRSH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.66. MRSH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
MRSH
Buy58
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 24.3%
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 15.4%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : MRSH
The strongest argument for MRSH centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : MRSH
The primary concerns for MRSH are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while MRSH is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MRSH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
MRSH is growing revenue faster at 7.6% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MRSH scores higher overall (58/100 vs 54/100). Both earn "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 →Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE BROKERS · USA
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., a professional services company, provides advisory services and insurance solutions to clients in the areas of risk, strategy, and people globally. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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