BayCom Corp (BCML)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
BCML
BayCom Corp
$29.98
+2.15%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $321.06M
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 370584% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $100.20M). BCML leads profitability with a 26.4% profit margin vs 18.0%. BCML appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.99. BCML earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
BCML
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 39.8%
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
15.8% revenue growth
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
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BCML
The strongest argument for BCML centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.4% and operating margin at 39.8%. Revenue growth of 15.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull 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%.
Bear Case : BCML
The primary concerns for BCML are Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BCML profiles as a growth stock while BRK-A is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
BCML is growing revenue faster at 15.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BCML scores higher overall (79/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 26.4% margins and 15.8% 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.
BayCom Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
BayCom Corp is the banking holding company for United Business Bank providing various financial services to businesses, business owners and individuals. The company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California.
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%).
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