Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsSierra Bancorp (BSRR)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$763,167.00
-0.63%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.05T
BSRR
Sierra Bancorp
$41.05
+0.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $545.66M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 245179% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $153.05M). BSRR leads profitability with a 29.9% profit margin vs 19.3%. BSRR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.43. BSRR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
BSRR
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 43.4%
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 47.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : BSRR
The strongest argument for BSRR centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.9% and operating margin at 43.4%. Revenue growth of 11.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : BSRR
The primary concerns for BSRR are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while BSRR is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BSRR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.76 — expect wider price swings.
BSRR is growing revenue faster at 11.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BSRR scores higher overall (76/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 29.9% margins and 11.2% 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 →Sierra Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Sierra Bancorp is the bank holding company for Bank of the Sierra that provides retail and business banking services to individuals and businesses in California. The company is headquartered in Porterville, California.
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