Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
BFST
Business First Bancshares Inc
$27.73
-1.49%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $919.88M
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 115778% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $323.96M). BFST leads profitability with a 28.1% profit margin vs 19.3%. BFST trades at a lower P/E of 10.0x. BFST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BFST
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 36.5%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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
Areas to Watch
4.6% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BFST
The strongest argument for BFST centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.1% and operating margin at 36.5%. Revenue growth of 14.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bear Case : BFST
The primary concerns for BFST are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BFST profiles as a mature stock while BRK-A is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BFST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.78 — expect wider price swings.
BFST is growing revenue faster at 14.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BFST scores higher overall (63/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 28.1% margins and 14.8% revenue growth. 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.
Business First Bancshares Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Business First Bancshares, Inc. is the banking holding company for b1BANK offering various banking products and services. The company is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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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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