Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsCrossFirst Bankshares Inc (CFB)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
CFB
CrossFirst Bankshares Inc
$15.99
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $788.64M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 149660% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $250.66M). CFB leads profitability with a 31.3% profit margin vs 19.3%. CFB trades at a lower P/E of 10.3x. CFB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
CFB
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 48.6%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 27.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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%.
Bull Case : CFB
The strongest argument for CFB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.3% and operating margin at 48.6%. Revenue growth of 13.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : CFB
The primary concerns for CFB are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while CFB is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CFB carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
CFB is growing revenue faster at 13.9% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CFB scores higher overall (66/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 31.3% margins and 13.9% 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 →CrossFirst Bankshares Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. is the banking holding company for CrossFirst Bank providing various banking and financial services to businesses, business owners, professionals, and their personal networks. The company is headquartered in Leawood, Kansas.
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